What are the situations of irregular menstruation after cesarean section?

Anyone who knows about childbirth knows that cesarean section is not a natural birth after all. Therefore, irregular menstruation after cesarean section often occurs, and the manifestations may be different. Many people may not know that they have irregular menstruation after cesarean section because it is their first time giving birth. In response to this, we will introduce the possible situations of irregular menstruation after cesarean section.

5 types of menstrual disorders after cesarean section

1. Early menstruation. Menstruation that comes more than 6 to 7 days earlier than usual, or even occurs twice a month, is also known as "early menstruation" and is mostly caused by spleen deficiency and failure to regulate blood. It is common to see a large amount of blood with light red color, clear and thin texture, and a feeling of emptiness in the lower abdomen. If Qi and blood are weak, the patient will have a dull complexion, mental fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, and a pale tongue.

2. Late menstruation. The menstrual cycle is often delayed by more than 7 days, or even occurs every 40 to 50 days, which is also called "delayed menstruation." This symptom is mainly caused by blood deficiency which leads to delayed menstruation. Patients may experience delayed menstruation, scanty and light-colored menstruation, empty and painful lower abdomen, weakness, pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, muscle and bone pain, dry skin, and pale tongue with little coating.

3. Excessive menstruation. Heavy menstrual flow and prolonged bleeding after the due date are caused by Qi deficiency which leads to abnormal flow of blood. Common symptoms include light red menstrual blood, thin and clear menstrual fluid, empty lower abdomen, fatigue, dull complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, laziness to speak, light red tongue with thin white coating, and soft and feeble pulse.

4. Lack of menstruation. The menstrual flow is small and stops after 1 to 2 days, or it stops after a few drops. Symptoms include light red menstrual blood, dull complexion, dry and rough skin, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia, empty and painful lower abdomen, cold hands and feet, and pale tongue.

5. Amenorrhea. Long-term menstrual irregularities may cause amenorrhea, and the patient will experience pale or sallow complexion, mental fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, weakness in the limbs, pale tongue, and a deep, weak pulse.

After reading about the possible symptoms of irregular menstruation after cesarean section, you may find that these conditions are likely to be ignored, because most people may be weak after giving birth, and coupled with the Chinese-style confinement period, many people ignore the irregular menstruation after cesarean section. It is recommended that new mothers pay attention to their menstrual regularity after giving birth.