YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2001: Re: Five months-no period after baby.

Re: Five months-no period after baby.

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 09:44:17 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 2 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote: >
>What do you mean "cannot"? Not possible because of schedule, or did you
>try unsuccessfully? I seem to remember that there is some hormone
>problem that prevents mothers from being able to produce milk. I forget
>what the condition is called, and I don't know if it could affect you
>having your period. Can any doctors help here?
>
>At Sat, 1 Dec 2001, D. wrote:
>>
>>I am not breastfeeding, and never have because I cannot. Any other
>>reasons.
>>Thankyou.Kelly

Anon

Yes, there is. It is due to massive hemorrhage during delivery and you get pituitary necrosis. It is very rare. I have not seen a case in over 20 years of training/practice.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
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