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What Causes Missed Periods While Breastfeeding?
Posted on
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Question : Hi..I am 7 days late with my period.I took 5 pregnancy tests in the morning and all were negative.It is highly unusal for me to miss a period.We had unprotected sex on day 15 of my cycle.Also I'm currently breastfeeding but supplement with formula.I don't "feel"pregnant.I also had a c section 8 month ago.Today I started feeling sharp pains on and off on my lower left side of abdominal. Any idea what could be going on?
Brief Answer:
Need proper evaluation. Do basic investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) As pregnancy tests are NEGATIVE, pregnancy has been ruled out. Some underlying causes of missed period are breast feeding itself, mental stress, emotional upset, hormonal imbalance, Poly Cystic Ovary, over weight or sudden loss, irregular diet pattern, pelvic infection etc.
Lower left side abdominal pain may be due to indigestion problem, urinary tract infection, colitis, constipation etc. You should consult with your doctor for physical evaluation.
2) I suggest to undergo some basic investigation to confirm the diagnosis. Do one pelvic ultrasound scan and hormone profile. You can consult with your nearest OBGYN for proper guidance.
3) Take healthy diet and IRON supplements, do exercise for physical fitness and to control body weight, avoid mental stress. Maintain a healthy life style always. These will help to get back your period regularly.
Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Regards,
Need proper evaluation. Do basic investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) As pregnancy tests are NEGATIVE, pregnancy has been ruled out. Some underlying causes of missed period are breast feeding itself, mental stress, emotional upset, hormonal imbalance, Poly Cystic Ovary, over weight or sudden loss, irregular diet pattern, pelvic infection etc.
Lower left side abdominal pain may be due to indigestion problem, urinary tract infection, colitis, constipation etc. You should consult with your doctor for physical evaluation.
2) I suggest to undergo some basic investigation to confirm the diagnosis. Do one pelvic ultrasound scan and hormone profile. You can consult with your nearest OBGYN for proper guidance.
3) Take healthy diet and IRON supplements, do exercise for physical fitness and to control body weight, avoid mental stress. Maintain a healthy life style always. These will help to get back your period regularly.
Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Regards,
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