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No period a year after birth. not breastfeeding nor pregnant. is that normal?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not normal: Studies show that most nonlactating women will not ovulate until 6 weeks postpartum. 70% have had return of ovulation by 12 weeks. This would then be normally followed by menstruation. 11 months is significantly longer than this timeframe, and deserves and evaluation by a doctor.

Dr Munshower and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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