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Weaned 1 yr old son last week. have had a few periods postpartum, but notice luteal phase is short -- 9-10days. why is this? will it correct?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Probably: Your hormones are going berserk when such major events as stopping breastfeeding, deliver of a child, etc take place. Chances are your periods will go back to normal in a short while.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

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A member asked:

Weaned 1 yr old son last week. have had a few periods postpartum, but notice luteal phase is short -- 9-10days. why is this? will it correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Maes agreed

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