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35 days since last period, it was first period postpartum. uterine lining 10mm on ultrasound, still nursing son frequently. why is period late?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Normal: Breast feeding can suppress return to normal menstrual cycle, and for 9 months you had no period, so some variability upon restarting is not unusual. Please see your ob/gyn about what you should expect and a plan of action if things change, .

Answered 5/21/2013

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