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Breastfeeding and Low Estrogen
I didn't use estrogen cream because I was having irregular paps at the time and ... painful periods, menopausal symptoms, breast health, and more - I have ...
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- I had this problem while nursing my first son and I used the estrogen cream. I didn't have to use it a lot to see improvement. I am currently having the same problem...
- hi J., yes, this is not uncommon, my obgyn said. I too had to use the Estrogen cream while nursing for a while. It really help. use it, you'll be glad you did. goo...
- I didn't have the low estrogen that I was aware of but I did have lots of vaginal dryness during pregnancy & during my first 6mts of breastfeeding. I used an herbal s...
Questions About My IUD
I know on an IUD, you have lighter periods or no periods at all. Well, I'm positive that my cycle started .... iud removed · breastfeeding irregular periods ...
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- Well, I can't say for sure but maybe your body is just running late. I have had an IUD twice once for eight years and did not get pregnant and know almost two years a...
- With my IUD my cycles have been heavier (sometimes MUCH heavier) than they used to be and yes I've had a few late cycles as well. Every body is different and medicine ...
- Don't worry- this is totally normal. I have had mine for a year, and I had given birth 6 weeks before I got it. Between the birth control and the change of hormones fr...
Strange Period
If you're still breastfeeding, the strange is normal. You will probably continue to have irregular periods for a few months, just make sure you continue to ...
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- Hi A., Yes it's normal for your cycles to be irregular while bfing. If you're interested in preventing pregnancy or just wanting to get to know your body better you...
- yes its normal. birth control can cause irregular bleeding.
- It could be the mini-pill doesn't respond well to your chemical body. For some women they gain weight while on the pill. This is because the pill doesn't mix well with...
The Pill-How Long After You Stopped to Get Prego?
Irregular Periods and Trying for Baby #2 · 17 · Breastfeeding, but Where's My Period? ... pregnant right after period · breastfeeding irregular periods ...
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- Hi Christine. I am part-time Medical Assistant at a GYN office. I have seen pt's get pregnant as soon at three week after stopping the pill.
- Hi, Christine! I was on the pill for several years, too. When I got off of it, my doctor told me it was possible to conceive very quickly, but sometimes it can take up...
- The average wait for the cycle to return after being on the pill so long is about 3-6 months...but it CAN happen anytime. My wait was 3 months (after being on for abo...
"The Mini Pill' Question
Jul 13, 2009 ... I did not have any periods while on the mini-pill. Finally went off of it after .... post partum bleeding · breastfeeding irregular periods ...
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- I nursed (no pill) and had no period for 11 months and then my cycles were 35 days. the second one I had no period 13 months and then my cycles were 35 days again. W...
- I started back on the mini pill at 6 wks postpartum and didn't get my first period until 11 mos later. After that, it was totally irregular - absolutely no predictabi...
- Mine was not predictable at ALL when I was nursing and on the POPs. It was a little worrisome at times, but I did not get pregnant.
Period
It's totally normal to have no period or irregular periods during this time as your body is adjusting from having a baby, to breastfeeding, to weening. ...
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- My first period back was followed by 45 days of nothing. Boy was I ever scared. The next few were a little less far apart before mine finally got back to normal. Th...
- I had my first PP period around 10mo when I started introducing solids more regularly. I didn't start ovulating for several months after that and I had long/irregular ...
- Glad you got your period. What a relief!
Irregular Cycle- What's Going On?
IS my body acting up and now my periods aren't going to be so regular because I am getting .... breastfeeding irregular periods · pregnancy cycle ...
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- I agree about the low progesterone comments. You might want to look into that. A great book on it is "What your doctor may not tell you about premenopause - balancin...
- Yes, this happened to me. And I did a pregnancy test and it was negative. I eventually found out after blood tests at 9 weeks. Do a test and, if it is negative, be car...
- J., This is exactly what happened to me when I was pregnant with my first child (and it explains why I was 4 weeks off on my expected due date!) I thought I was ha...
Breastfeeding and Brown Spotting!?
Oct 12, 2009 ... I am still breastfeeding on demand (usually about 4 times a day and about 2 times at night) I really do..." ... Irregular Period. What Could It Be? ...
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- Every woman is different. When I nursed my daughter I didn't start my period until she was 16 months. However, I know many moms who exclusively breast fed and they s...
- It is probably your period starting again. Give it another day or two, if red blood starts coming then thats probably the case.
- Of course the best plan of action if you're not sure what's going on is to see a doctor, but yes, around 15 months is when I began to ovulate and have my periods even ...
Do You Still Ovulate When You Are Breastfeeding
Yes, the fact that you are breastfeeding *could* be affecting your ovulation. If I were you, I would track my .... Irregular Periods and Trying for Baby #2 ...
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- Many of my friends have become pregnant whist breastfeeding, and so now tandum feed :) www.a-little-wish.co.uk
- you need to stop nursing all together if you want to get P.G. and why do you nurse 2 to 6 time a night my goodness dont you ever get any sleep? let the baby fuss a lit...
- You are ovulating if you are getting your cycle. I always started my cycle back about 4-5 months after a baby. But I don't concieve right away, it often takes 4-6 mon...
Missing Periods
It is perfectly normal to not have periods while breast feeding Consider it a perk I didnt have on the whole 10 m I nursed my .... Irregular Menstral Cycle ...
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- Hi, I don't know what Paraguard is but when I breastfed, my periods did not return for at least a year. Some women don't get a period at all while breastfeeding and i...
- Hi E.! This is totally normal. I've been BF my daughter for 19 months now, and still no period either! =) Let's count our blessings! LOL It doesn't mean that you ca...
- Hi, E.. I don't know what the paraguard is, but breastfeeding does delay getting back into the fertility cycle. Are you wanting to have another baby now? If you're not...
