Patient's question:
I had a C-section six months ago and have been breastfeeding ever since. Up to now, I haven't had my period, and there are no obvious symptoms. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, and the doctor said my endometrium is very thin, and my uterus hasn't recovered yet. Before my period comes, he told me to go home and wait patiently. I'm very anxious because my period hasn't arrived.What kind of help do I need: How long after a C-section does a woman usually get her period?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, for women who do not breastfeed, menstruation usually returns about 6 to 8 weeks after childbirth. However, the amount of the first postpartum menstruation is not fixed; some have heavier periods, while others have very light ones. For breastfeeding women, menstruation may come very late. Some women report that their periods did not return until the 18th month postpartum. This may be because breastfeeding increases the level of prolactin in the body, which suppresses ovulation, so menstruation does not occur. However, this does not apply to everyone's situation.