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pajimoh (m)
No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« on: June 07, 2006, 09:52 PM »

Is it normal not to see your period after giving birth, 6 months now?
hot-angel (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #1 on: June 07, 2006, 10:40 PM »

Not really. i dont think it's normal. Maybe she's pregnant again. See a doctor!
ikamefa (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #2 on: June 07, 2006, 10:47 PM »

it depends on your hormone level after giving birth, also depends on if u breastfeed your baby it also varies from women to women from 3- 6 months  in any case she should go  see a  doctor
vickybabe (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #3 on: June 07, 2006, 10:52 PM »

i think it is normal as long as

you are breast feeeding

you wont see your period

the hormones that is how they work
Big Shishi (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #4 on: June 07, 2006, 10:58 PM »

it's quite normal if u ask me!
eveseh (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #5 on: June 08, 2006, 01:31 AM »

Quote from: Big Shishi on June 07, 2006, 10:58 PM
it's quite normal if u ask me!

yea it is
T2 (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #6 on: June 08, 2006, 05:52 PM »

very normal, can even go as 12 months, specialy if breasfeeding, its said to be one of the many "advantages" of breast feeding
chad (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #7 on: June 08, 2006, 06:40 PM »

it's perfectly normal if u were breastfeeding. it's called 'lactational amenorrhoea'. it's considered as a method of birth control by some tho very unreliable. u see breastfeeding your baby releases an hormone which inhibits d hormones dat would restore your menstrual cycle. dat's y it's recommended by d W.H.O 2 breastfeed 4 at least 4 to 6 months b/4 introducing complementary feed cos it sort of protects against another pregnancy so soon.
pajimoh (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #8 on: June 08, 2006, 11:07 PM »

Thanks to all of you that responded to my question. God bless you all.
vickybabe (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #9 on: June 08, 2006, 11:07 PM »

no problemo
Badman888 (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #10 on: June 08, 2006, 11:09 PM »

ee don bizzle be that  Shocked, i dont think she pregnant again  6 mths u suppose to know by then, check  by using google or sumnin like that.
prince_onx
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #11 on: June 08, 2006, 11:10 PM »

Your mind don come down so Pajimoh? no worry she no drop and pick immediately! but go see Doctor anyhow!
Jetty (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #12 on: June 09, 2006, 11:30 AM »

It is very normal, Women undergo series of changes in there body system before and after child birth. Some never see their menstration until they stop giving birth.The only difficulty she will have is that she wouldn't know how to calculate herself rather indulge in family planning.
brushparke (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #13 on: June 09, 2006, 01:55 PM »

One of the known benefits of the baby friendly initiative is prolonged Post-partum amenorrhea. If you are practising exclusive breastfeeding, post-partum amenorrhea lasting for 6 months is nothing to worry about.As a matter of fact it is meant to prevent another pregnancy so soon.
But if you are still worried, no harm in checking it out with a Doctor.
Ndipe (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #14 on: February 20, 2007, 11:01 PM »

Normal, if you are breastfeeding your child. I read it might take upto six months before your period arrives. On the other hand, if you were not breastfeeding, your period can appear as early as 3-4 weeks. Still, check on your gynaecologist for more information.

mekoyo (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #15 on: October 05, 2007, 02:24 PM »

See a Doctor plsssssss
finemocha (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #16 on: October 18, 2007, 07:33 PM »

yes its normal, to not see your menstratuation after birth.  after birth u secret this hormone prolactin which produces milk, so prolactin inhibits GnRh which would normally activate secretion of LH, and FSH, now surge of LH responsible for ovulation.  no LH no ovulation.  its God's on way of birth control
tswanson
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #17 on: March 29, 2008, 04:47 PM »

I am not sure how to work this site.  I have a question I was hoping someone could help with. 

About one month after having my baby I had an IUD put in.  I did not start my period yet when they put it in.  The preg. test showed neg.  I went back a few times complaining of pain on my left lower abd, abnormal spotting  and it hurt when I had sex.  The doctor kept saying it wasn't the IUD (without checking) that it could be cyst and it will dissolve itself.  Finally the third time I went in I say a new Doctor.  He did an US and found the IUD was not where it should be.  It poked through to the abdominal wall which was scratching me causing pain and the spotting.  They took it out the next day.  I am due to go back in in about a week to have new one put in.  I still have not started a period since I had my baby six months ago.  Took blood test it was neg.  I only breast fed for a couple weeks (too painful) so what could be causing me not to have a normal period.  Normally I would be thrilled but figured I should have started one by now.  The spotting I was having lasted for about 4 months which is how long it took a doctor to take it out.  Any suggestions  The doctors I see now a days just seem to want to get you in and out.
D-reloaded (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #18 on: March 29, 2008, 04:53 PM »

stick with the new doctor that actaully checked your IUD. The other one did a dangerous thing by dismissing you

IUDs are very effective but personally the thought scares me. Hopefully they do the new one well and make sure you ceck up on it frequently

as for not seeing a period or what not

I suggest seeing a FEMALE GYNO that will take your concerns seriously and talk to her about it. could have been he problem wih the first IUD
almondjoy (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #19 on: March 29, 2008, 10:33 PM »

@topic
Are you nursing?  That is your problem right there even if you are a guy!  The trick is that. . . ,you she can still get pregnant too!

Please you guys should head to the nearest family planning clinic before you get the shock of your lives! Cheesy
ifyalways (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #20 on: March 30, 2008, 07:23 PM »

Quote from: almondjoy on March 29, 2008, 10:33 PM


Please you guys should head to the nearest family planning clinic before you get the shock of your lives! Cheesy
speaking from experience  Cheesy Tongue
bracken
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #21 on: May 27, 2009, 09:14 PM »

I have just seen this debate and understand the concerns. I too have had a baby. He is now 9 months old. I stopped breastfeeding in December and have only had one period since (in April). I'm not convinced this is normal. I am not pregnant again though as I did a test. I saw the doctor who wasn't too worried. I am though - at the thought of not being to have another child.

I would agree that it is worth seeing a doctir even after 6 months - there's no harm in getting things checked out. Good luck x
glotes (f)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #22 on: May 28, 2009, 01:37 AM »

It is normal, and i have seen cases of 15 months after child birth.
It has a lot to do with breastfeeding and hormones, so do not despair, but you need to
be cautious so as not to be pregnant again soon, as it is not 100% percent  prevention .
bracken
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #23 on: May 28, 2009, 09:50 AM »

Thanks for that - its reassuring!
ibile (m)
Re: No Menstruation 6 Months After Giving Birth
« #24 on: May 28, 2009, 11:02 AM »

wonderful responses you 've got from fellow nairalanders. So, after test if you 've not taken in and expecting another baby, then relax and take good care of your precious baby. As a matter of fact you can go ahead and enjoy your sex life with you dear husband, as you are not ovulating and so no fear of pregnancy! As for tswanson who is having pains and different discomforts during sex and dificulty breastfeeding, you need to check a good gynaecologist for a proper comprehensive test. from every indication something is wrong. However, do not panick, trust in the Almighty God and you wiil not be disappointed.
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