What to do if you don't menstruate after childbirth?

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Female postpartum prolactin secretion level is relatively high, can antagonize gonadotropins on the role of the ovary, so short-term postpartum menstruation is a normal phenomenon, do not need intervention. In addition, due to physical stress, mental stress, high protein diet can stimulate prolactin secretion, so insist on breastfeeding, eat a lot of high protein food or mood swings larger female menstrual recovery time is longer, but generally end breastfeeding and appropriate adjustment diet can recover by themselves. However, if the woman does not resume menstruation after breastfeeding, it is recommended to see a doctor to check hormone secretion levels, do B-ultrasound to understand the intrauterine situation, endometrial thickness, etc.

What to do if you don't menstruate after childbirth?



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