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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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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.
Answered 1/15/2014
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