What is the reason for delayed menstruation after childbirth?

Many mothers will experience delayed menstruation after giving birth. First of all, don’t be too nervous because this is a normal phenomenon. Some friends will even have their menstruation after the breastfeeding period. This situation varies from person to person. All you need to do is to adjust your body during the confinement period, get enough rest, and have a balanced diet, and avoid taking too much tonic.

【Current situation of irregular menstruation after childbirth】

According to experts, many mothers will experience varying degrees of menstrual irregularities after giving birth, and the time of resumption of menstruation may be early or late. Some mothers may have menstruation as early as one month after giving birth, while others may not resume until the baby is one year old. If the new mother does not breastfeed, menstruation usually comes within 6 to 8 weeks after delivery. Many women experience irregular menstruation after giving birth, but because they do not understand the causes of irregular menstruation, they often develop fear, which may lead to postpartum depression.

Research data shows that most new breastfeeding mothers usually take until 18 weeks to fully recover their ovulatory function. For new mothers who breastfeed their babies, ovulation and menstruation will resume later, and some may not have their period until a year later. For most people, the menstrual flow is heavier than usual, but it will return to normal after the second period. This is normal and does not require treatment.

What to do if you have irregular menstruation after childbirth?

[Keep a happy mood]: The mood of patients with menstrual disorders has a great impact on their condition. Many patients will experience fear and tension when menstruation comes. Patients should adjust their spirits and keep a good mood, especially before and during menstruation, and should maintain a good mental state.

[Living environment]: Living in a comfortable and harmonious environment can make people feel happy, which is conducive to recovery from illness. The living environment includes family hygiene, room furnishings, etc.

[Pay attention to moderate exercise]: Overwork is harmful to your health. Participate in any activities more often and avoid being too comfortable and lazy. You should develop good daily living habits. Moderate labor can help the circulation of qi and blood and enhance the body's resistance.

【Reasonable diet】:

1. Diet can keep you fit and also cure diseases. This shows that taking medication in conjunction with diet therapy can reduce the damage of poisons to the human body and "replenish essence and energy", thereby improving the treatment effect.

2. Rationally adjust your diet, not only paying attention to the quantity of food, but also choosing the softness, hardness, hotness, and type of food.

3. Menstrual disorders caused by spleen deficiency and weak stomach are often aggravated by eating raw, cold or hard food, and are often aggravated by eating too much spicy food. Foods such as onions, leeks, garlic, and peppers are all spicy and hot in nature. Eating a small amount of them can strengthen the spleen and promote yang, and can be used to treat menstrual disorders with cold symptoms. Various fruits and some melons are mostly cold in nature and should not be consumed too much during menstruation.