How long does it take to get your period after weaning off breast milk?

The physical recovery of mothers after childbirth is different, so there will be different situations in the recovery of menstruation. Many people will experience irregular menstruation after childbirth. So there is no need to have a lot of psychological pressure. Recently, many new mothers have asked the question of how long it will take for menstruation to come normally after weaning. Let’s learn about it today.

The time of the first menstrual period after delivery will vary depending on whether the mother is breastfeeding. For mothers who are not breastfeeding, menstruation will come and ovulation will occur on average 6 to 10 weeks after delivery, that is, within two months after delivery. For mothers who are breastfeeding, ovulation may be delayed to about 24 to 27 weeks, or even later. Therefore, the amount and timing of the first menstrual period will depend on individual physical condition.

Generally speaking, breastfeeding mothers will have their first menstruation delayed, and some may even have their first menstruation delayed for more than a year. The reason is physiological. Breastfeeding increases the level of prolactin in the mother's blood, which reduces or stops the secretion of gonadotropin (GnRH) in the hypothalamus, resulting in no gonadal cycle and no ovulation. Or due to increased prolactin in the body, the ovaries respond poorly to gonadotropin, the follicles stop developing and therefore ovulation does not occur. The longer ovulation is delayed, the longer the menstruation is delayed.

This is the answer to how long it takes to get your period after weaning. After reading the above answer, we understand that not all mothers get their period after weaning. Many mothers already have their period normally during the postpartum breastfeeding period. So don’t have any mental pressure. Maintaining a good mood is good for the mother’s recovery and the baby’s growth.