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I had a baby 8 weeks ago, still no period but every now and again i get a period like cramp, only last for a short while, is my period coming back?

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Dr. Jonathan Sack answered

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Possibly: There are many other causes of lower abdominal cramping as well, including the uterus contracting back to its normal size urinary tract infections colon problems and more.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I had a baby 8 weeks ago, still no period but every now and again i get a period like cramp, only last for a short while, is my period coming back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jonathan Sack answered

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