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5.5 months postpartum, no period yet. still nursing but also bottle feeding. noticed pressure and cramping in pelvis for 3 days now. period starting?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can not predict: if this will be your period or not. However, lack of period while breastfeeding is common. Take care.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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