Patient's question:
I've been experiencing a discharge from down there since having my child, which has been going on for a year now. I've had several instances thinking my period was coming, but it never was. What could be the reason? The doctorDoctor's answer:
Because some women do not have their menstrual period after childbirth. However, there are those who have gone through menopause. It is essential to prepare for breastfeeding, otherwise, if pregnancy occurs again, milk production may decrease, interfering with the baby's development. During breastfeeding, it is best not to take birth control pills and instead use condoms.You mentioned that there is a lot of discharge from your vagina—is this cervical mucus? As long as there is no odor, it is a normal phenomenon. During ovulation, the cervical mucus is more watery, thin, and translucent, often stretchy. I hope this helps.