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Im still lactating 2years after i stopped breast feeding y?i haven't had a period in 3 years.i no lactating cud be causing my periods to stop but y

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Be seen: Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates lactation. Typically women do not lactate after stopping nursing. Some medication s can cause it ....You need to be seen and hopefully have a prolactin levels checked and look into what might be keeping lactation going.

Answered 10/4/2016

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