Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Breastfeeding, after c sec in sept. still no period. endometrial thickness 5,9mm. was told no follicle yet. is it normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably normal: If you are exclusively breastfeeding and doing it successfully around the clock about every 2 to 3 hours, your pituitary gland is producing a hormone called prolactin in sufficient amounts to prevent ovarian follicle maturation and block your ovulation...and therefore block your menstrual periods. This is usually quite normal and not a cause for alarm.
Answered 1/22/2016
1.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My baby is 3 months next week still haven't got my period.. Stopped breastfeeding at 7-8 weeks... Is this normal? It's my 2nd baby too..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Im breastfeeding my 2 months baby, im spotting from 10 days ago with pelvic pain and still no period. Is this normal?Could i be pregnant?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
At a recent ultrasound follicles were seen in both ovaries. Does this mean I ovulated for that cycle? I am breastfeeding and hoping to have another baby, and am trying to determine if Im ovulating. I get regular bleeding that matches my old periods?
My wife gave birth to our son in nov 2012 but her period hasn't been back yet. She is still breastfeeding. Is this normal?
It's been 1 year since i had my baby but my period has not yet returned. Still breastfeeding, but not often - just 3 short feeds a day. This normal?
Been ovulating 2 weeks straight, still breastfeeding year old baby, still haven't gotten a period. Normal 2 ovulate this long? Is this a sign of preg?
I had a baby three months ago and I stopped breastfeeding about 2 months because of gallbladder surgery. I still didn't have a period. is it normal ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
