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When does menstrual period return after giving birth?

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Varies: Is breast feeding completely you will not have a period. If only partly breast feeding you can be fertile and may or may not menstruate.

Answered 7/6/2012

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Variable: Breast feeding delays the return of menstrual period but is not an effective form of birth control. If no breast feeding, menses usually returns in 11-12 weeks but can occur much sooner.

Answered 7/20/2012

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