I am very confused about what's going on with my body. I had a c-section in May and started a period right away, even though I was nursing. I was struggling with milk supply so I went off birth control pills (which can hinder supply) and tried everything humanly possible to have adequate supply for my daughter. I even went on a med called Reglan. When I went on the meds and off the pill I stopped having a period. That was back in October. I have since then been off the meds for a month or so, quit nursing, and still--no period. I know what you're thinking... she's pregnant! But, I have taken two pregnancy tests and both were negative... anyway, there'd be a next to nothing chance of being pregnant (I've really lost my libido)!!! What could be causing this? Should I call my OB? Should I just start back on the pill and see if it forces me into a period? Not like I'm looking forward to having one, I sure am enjoying not having one, but I am very concerned about my body and hormones. Am I just all messed up or what? I would be grateful with any suggestions or advice you can offer. Thank you in advance.
Generally after stopping breast feeding it takes a few months before your body gets back into the swing of things. I have had four kids and each time my period took a few months to go back to my normal. I wouldn't stress over this but it doesn't hurt to contact your doctor either.
girl friend i feel your pain. it took a few months for my period to come after stopping bc and nursing. it's pretty normal. when it does come back though it's with a vengence. if you are really worried though call you ob and see what she thinks. as far as your labido...welcome to mother hood. my daughter is nine months old and i'm just now starting to get mine back, but it's nothing compared to what it was prepregnancy. again, if your really worried about call the doc, but in most cases it will come back eventually. just try to focus more on quality instead of quantity. be inimate with your hubby in other ways. that's what i've tried to do, sex is usually the last thing i'm worried about after cooking, cleaning, working, taking care of the baby and i know it's frustrating for men, but i just tried to make sure he understood that it had nothing to do with him or my love/attraction for him. it's just hormones and exhaustion. things will get better, a little at a time. but if you are interested...try taking evening primrose...it's suppsed to be a natural way to boost a woman's labido...you can get it at health food stores or maybe in the vitamin/herb section at walmart.
I think you should talk to your OB. They would know more than anyone what's going on.
i agree i would talk to the OB...asap
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Stacy ,I also had a section and it took my body a couple months to get back on track with my periods ,if I were you I would just let nature take its corse ,I would only use the pill for protection .but a visit to obgyn is always a plus .wishing you the best .
I also breastfed our now 9 month old son and it took about 2-3 months before my period came. I went in to my ob/gyn to have my pills changed since I wasn't breastfeeding anymore and he told me not to start them until my next cycle. Well, a month went by and no period and I called my dr to see if I should go ahead and start them anyway, and he told me not to, that my period will come on its own time. Finally towards the end of my second month, I started. So, give it time! You're body has been through so much with the pregnancy and breastfeeding and everything else and it just takes time for everything to fall back into it's normal routine again! But if you're really worried about it, call your ob/gyn! Never start taking the pills once you've been off of them before consulting with your Dr.!! You can screw yourself up more than you ever thought you could!! Been there...done that!!
Good luck...S.
