Postpartum cycle? Can it come and go?

Question

I have had 2 cycles since I had my 14 month old baby and I am still breastfeeding. I was suppose to start my 3rd period yesterday and still haven’t gotten it. I’ve had severe bloating and cramping (that I’ve never had before). I have taken a pregnancy test and it is negative. Can you get your cycle back postpartum and then lose it due to breastfeeding?

Answer

i’ve been brest feeding for 20 months it took me over a year to get my period back and currently seeing my obgyn cause i’m trying to conceive again and we are pretty sure my breastfeeding is preventing ovulation so i’m having periods without ovulation and he said with breastfeeding it’s super common to have some weird period patterns so i’m sure it’s just the brestfeeding makes your body crazy but if your having unprotected sex and no type of BC then yes check for pregnancy of course :)

Answer

Yes! I had 1 or 2 normal cycles, missed one completely, then got another, missed etc for a little while until it finally evened out and they started coming Every month again. I was breastfeeding.

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I know for me, it was definitely wonky in the  beginning when it returned. My first cycle was nearly 2 months long. So I think it just takes time for your body to adjust and get regular again. But if you’re actively trying for another, could be that too!

Postpartum cycle? Can it come and go?

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