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Im breastfeeding (baby is 9 months) starting @ 2 months old i've had really light periods every other week. i'm not on birth control. possible reasons?
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Common: Breastfeeding leads to menstrual irregularity by altering the female hormones. Usually this means less frequent periods but the opposite can be true. Birth control will regulate you.
Answered 10/4/2016
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