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I am 8 wks post d&c, and still haven't had a period. should i continue waiting for "nature to take its course" or is there something i should do?

Q: i am 8 wks post d&c, and still haven't had a period. should i continue waiting for "nature to take its course" or is there something i should do?

See D &amp; C surgeon: Eight weeks is plenty of time for the resumption of your natural menstrual cycle post D &amp; C. Make an appointment with him/her to find out why the period has not returned and if needed a Rx to "jump start" the menses.

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See D & C surgeon: Eight weeks is plenty of time for the resumption of your natural menstrual cycle post D & C. Make an appointment with him/her to find out why the period has not returned and if needed a Rx to "jump start" the menses.

Answered 10/1/2015

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A member asked:

I am 8 wks post d&c, and still haven't had a period. should i continue waiting for "nature to take its course" or is there something i should do?

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