Frequent Periods

Asked for Female, 39 years

Can breastfeeding cause frequent periods? I am 3 months pp with my first baby. I had c-section and after 40 days had first period. From that time the routine is set for exactly two weeks gap. I have consulted two doctors both have said its normal. I just want to get another opinion as i have always heard that breastfeeding may stop periods for a little while. I wanna know what sort of hormonal changes BF is causing which is responsible for frequent periods.

Posted 6 years ago

Responses (2)

Dr. Anum Abdullah

Gynecologist - Lahore

Dear Patient,

Hello, breastfeeding causes periods to stop generally due to hormonal changes. That's why its called natural contraception period but since everybody is different. It's not a hard and fast rule. So, you don't need to worry. The cycle will return to normal soon.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best gynecologists in Karachi and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/karachi/gynecologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below:

Prof. Dr.Asha Mahesh

Gynecologist, Obstetrician

Karachi

Prof. Dr.Sarah Feroze

Gynecologist, Obstetrician

Karachi

Dr.Faridoon Setna

Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Fertility Consultant

Karachi

Dr.Saeeda Rafiq

Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Fertility Consultant

Karachi

Answered 5 years ago

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

General Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

Hello. Well, breastfeeding causes periods to stop generally due to hormonal changes that's why its called natural contraception period but everybody is different. It's not a hard and fast rule. So, you don't need to worry. The Cycle will return to normal soon.

For further help, we recommend checking with one of the
best gynecologists in Karachi and seek a piece of in-person advice at https://oladoc.com/pakistan/karachi/gynecologist

You can seek help from the doctors listed below: