Small menstrual flow after cesarean section

The first issue after cesarean section is also of concern to everyone. The occurrence of less menstruation after cesarean section is not absolute, because each woman's physical condition is different. As long as it is normal within a certain range, some women may have more menstrual flow, and some may have less. If you are not sure, you can go to the hospital for a check-up.

Is it normal to have a small amount of menstrual flow after a cesarean section?

Since it is just after giving birth, everyone's menstrual situation is different, and it will be somewhat different from the menstrual situation before pregnancy. There will also be menstrual irregularities, such as long intervals between menstruation. But it will get better slowly. For some people, it comes after weaning, for some, it comes after three months, for some, it comes after six months, and for some, it comes after weaning. Everyone’s physique is different, so the situations that occur will be different.

The resumption of menstruation after childbirth is related to whether the mother is breastfeeding, the length of breastfeeding, the mother's age and the ability of ovarian function to recover. How long does it take to get menstruation after a caesarean section? There is no uniform time. Generally speaking, for new mothers who are not breastfeeding, menstruation usually resumes 6-10 weeks after delivery, and ovulation resumes on average around 10 weeks after delivery. New breastfeeding mothers have delayed menstruation. Some never have menstruation during the breastfeeding period, while others have menstruation after several months. On average, ovulation resumes 4-6 months after delivery. Ovulation may have resumed before menstruation resumes, so if you have sexual intercourse, you must take contraceptive measures.

How long it takes to get menstruation after a caesarean section will vary for different mothers, and there are large individual differences. For example, it will be later for breastfeeding mothers. If menstruation comes, the amount of milk will generally decrease, and the amount of protein and fat in the milk will change, so it is recommended to stop breastfeeding at this time. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital for regular check-ups to see if you are healthy and whether it will have any impact on the baby.