How long does it take to get your period after cesarean section?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I gave birth to my first baby by cesarean section 8 years ago and after 1 month, my period returned. Now, I gave birth to my second baby by cesarean section more than 3 months ago and still have not had my period again. Both babies were exclusively breastfed. Will I have any problem? How long does it take to get your period after caesarean section? I thank you!
Nguyen Thi Thu (1992)
Answer
Answered by Specialist I Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Hello,
With Question: How long does it take to get my period after cesarean section? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
During pregnancy, women will no longer have menstrual cycles. However, after giving birth, menstruation will begin to return to normal, including women who have a vaginal birth or a cesarean section. Some women have an early period, but some women have a late period. This also depends on the body of each person as well as whether the mother is breastfeeding or not.
Currently, there is no exact number on how long it will take for mothers who have had a C-section to get their period back. Normally, women after cesarean section will have their period in the first cycle, which is about 6-8 weeks after giving birth. However, if women exclusively breastfeed, the period of menstruation will be longer, usually after 3-6 months because when mothers breastfeed, the body will secrete prolactin and some hormones that cause depression. estrogen production. This causes periods to return very slowly. The hormone prolactin will cause ovulation to decrease by one-third compared to normal.
In your case, after 3 months of cesarean section, breastfeeding your baby exclusively, it is still normal for you to not have your period again. However, if you notice that you have signs of back pain, menstrual pain, fatigue, and no period for a long time after giving birth, it can be about 1 year in your case. If you're breastfeeding, see your doctor soon.
If you still have questions about cesarean section, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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