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Re: 3 periods in 5 weeks postpartum

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 24 May 2003 16:59:32 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 24 May 2003, Shelly wrote: >
>I'm currently 34 years old. I'm 4 months postpartum. The first 3
>months after postpartum, I didn't have a period. Within the last 5
>weeks, I've had 3 heavy periods, lasting about 5 days each. I'm
>breastfeeding and not taking birth control. What is going on? Do I need
>to be worried? My husband and I are both frustrated, but I haven't liked
>taking birth control.Is there another alternative?
>
>--
>Shelly
>

Sometimes it can take a while for your cycle to regulate after giving birth. There is a difference between dedicated breastfeeding and supplimentation. Also, if your cycles were abnormal before your pregnancy, they will probably be abnormal after your pregnancy. Are you on any birthcontrol? 

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
     Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
     Sugar Land, TX


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