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I am exclusively breast feeding and my daughter is 8 months old- when will my monthly cycle return? should i be worried if it doesn't?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies: About half of women who are breastfeeding will resume cycling while nursing, the other half will not cycle while they are nursing.

Dr Harris and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't worry: You will be fine. Some women will have their monthly cycle return by now, but many won't. It is natural. It might not start again until you stop nursing, but that won't hurt anything. Enjoy your baby!

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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