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Is it harmful to me that i haven't had a period in over a year? my baby was born august 2014. i'm still nursing a lot and i also have pcos. thanks.
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Breastfeeding: It is common for those who are breastfeeding to not have a menstrual cycle. Lactation suppresses ovulation in many people. We still recommend being on birth control though if you want to avoid pregnancy. You never know when that first ovulation is going to occur.
Answered 9/8/2015
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