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Menopause (Expert Forum)
irregular spotting
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
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irregular spotting
by mamsah, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
iam 35 years old and 14 weeks postpartum (c-section due to placenta previa),my lochia lasted 70 days minor spotting no clots ,i breast fed for 7 weeks due to low milk supply,up to now there is some little milk in my breast .
my problem is : i have irregular spotting, i got my first post partum period 20 days ago it lasted 6 days no clot not heavy just regular flow then since then every 3 days i have very tiny staining with clear secretions
i went to the doctor she did ultrasound and examination she said everything is ok ,it takes time until your hormones regulate postpartum
but iam very concerned somthing serious wrong with me (my mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer at age of 60)
what you think dr
thanks
my problem is : i have irregular spotting, i got my first post partum period 20 days ago it lasted 6 days no clot not heavy just regular flow then since then every 3 days i have very tiny staining with clear secretions
i went to the doctor she did ultrasound and examination she said everything is ok ,it takes time until your hormones regulate postpartum
but iam very concerned somthing serious wrong with me (my mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer at age of 60)
what you think dr
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 17, 2007 12:00AM
Your doctor's idea that things take time to regulate sounds like a reasonable likelihood. It is understandable that you are frightened, but most likely giving things a little more time is the best thing to do.
Lactation and breast feeding are normal contraceptives. They help to space babies so the mother's body can feed her new baby before her body is trying to grow another one. Usually by 6 months things start to get back to normal, even with breast feeding. In the meantime, be sure to eat healthy, drink lots of water and milk yourself and take calcium and multivitamins. If you are anemic, take iron tablets too. Try to relax as you give your body just a little more time.
Machelle Seibel, MD
Lactation and breast feeding are normal contraceptives. They help to space babies so the mother's body can feed her new baby before her body is trying to grow another one. Usually by 6 months things start to get back to normal, even with breast feeding. In the meantime, be sure to eat healthy, drink lots of water and milk yourself and take calcium and multivitamins. If you are anemic, take iron tablets too. Try to relax as you give your body just a little more time.
Machelle Seibel, MD
