How long does it take to get your period after a cesarean section?

Everyone knows that there are two methods of childbirth: natural birth and caesarean section. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays, most people choose cesarean section for simplicity and safety. So do you know the many precautions after cesarean section? How long does it take to get your period after a caesarean section? Everyone must pay more attention to this point. Let’s take a look at what the experts have to say.

How long does it take to get menstruation after a caesarean section?

Generally speaking, most women who have had a caesarean section will resume their menstruation in about 10 weeks. It varies greatly according to individual differences. Women who do not have breast milk or do not breastfeed their babies generally resume menstruation earlier. Breastfeeding mothers generally recover later. Clinically, the earliest menstruation is resumed is about 6 weeks, and some women who breastfeed may not even have their menstruation resume during the entire lactation period. It must be pointed out that even if a woman does not resume her menstruation after childbirth, it is possible that she has resumed ovulation, so it is very important to do a good job of contraception after childbirth.

Postpartum menstrual recovery time:

From a medical point of view, based on the tissue morphology of the endometrium, the ovaries may be able to ovulate as early as 33-42 days after delivery. In addition, the presence of a corpus luteum after ovulation can also be observed 6 weeks after delivery. Therefore, if the mother is not breastfeeding, menstruation usually comes within 6-8 weeks after delivery. Research data show that 40% of non-breastfeeding mothers resume ovulation 6 weeks after delivery; by 8-12 weeks after delivery, only about 35% of mothers have not resumed ovulation and menstruation. About 25% of breastfeeding mothers will resume ovulation and menstruation 12 weeks after delivery, and most breastfeeding mothers usually take until 18 weeks to fully resume ovulation function. However, it is sometimes difficult to clinically determine the exact time of the first menstrual period after delivery, and a small number of women will begin to have intermittent bleeding of small to moderate amounts immediately after delivery.

Experts suggest: Be careful not to overwork yourself, do not eat raw or cold food, keep a good mood, and pay attention to hygiene.

After reading the above experts' advice, do you female friends have a clearer understanding of how long it will take to have normal menstruation after a caesarean section? I also hope that everyone can learn more about this matter, pay more attention to it, and actively observe their physical condition after childbirth. If any abnormal symptoms are found, they must go to a regular large hospital for treatment in time to prevent the condition from worsening and increasing the difficulty of treatment.