Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Is it normal to not have a period two months after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
This is very normal. The onset of menstruation is caused by the cyclical shedding of the functional layer of the endometrium, which occurs due to the periodic changes in estrogen and progesterone secreted by the ovaries, resulting in cyclical vaginal bleeding. During pregnancy, the amount of progesterone secreted by the ovaries far exceeds that of estrogen, and the development of the embryo prevents the endometrium from shedding, so menstruation disappears. After childbirth, due to the restoration of hormone secretion by the ovaries and the repair of the endometrium, menstruation typically resumes about 2 months later, along with ovulation. All of these are normal. Therefore, it is recommended to take proper contraceptive measures during this period. It will not affect the baby's breastfeeding.