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Delay in periods after delivery
Hi doctor.. I had my first baby.. normal delivery 10 months back.. only last month I got my periods back and was a normal period for 5 days .. but this month I didn't get my periods.. there is 12 days delay already. Should I visit clinic? Anything to worry? I am still breastfeeding my baby. Kindly advise. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, while breastfeeding periods are delayed for long time. But still now do a pregnancy test. One can easily conceive during lactation . So a contraceptive measure should be taken.
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Get Pregnancy test done if u r active sexually
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If you have not taken precautions... you could be pregnant. Check it
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Dr. Anshika Jain
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi there,
Irregular menses is quite common during breastfeeding. Do not worry much.
But do pregnancy tests wen dates are missed.
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Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Kolkata
This is common during breastfeeding. Do not worry. If still you find its disturbing, you can start taking contraceptive pills which will regularize periods and prevent pregnancy.
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Urine Pregnancy test
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