How long does it take for the menstrual period to end?

Women need to stay in confinement after giving birth. Confinement is a Chinese tradition. If you don’t do it, it may lead to gynecological diseases. During the confinement period, as the body recovers, women's menstrual cycle begins and fertility becomes possible again. However, girls should pay attention to their menstrual volume during the confinement period. Too much or too little can lead to disease. So, how long does it take for the menstrual period to end?

1. Is it normal to have menstruation during the confinement period?

In my country, the average time it takes for women who have given birth to a child to recover from menstruation is 6.2 months in cities and 6.4 months in rural areas. For those who do not breastfeed after giving birth, menstruation may generally resume 6-8 weeks after giving birth. For those who breastfeed, menstruation may generally resume 4-6 months after giving birth. At the same time, the early or late resumption of menstruation is also related to age and obesity level. Due to individual differences, the time of resumption of menstruation may be different. The menstruation comes a little early during the postpartum confinement period. It is recommended to observe closely and go to the hospital for further examination if necessary.

2. What are the taboos during confinement?

The purpose of confinement is to assist the mother to smoothly get through the transition in her life, because the birth of the baby changes the body and life, from wife to mother, from outsider to family member. The ceremony of confinement prompts the mother to enter a sacred status, and people around her are willing to pay for her. The mother takes this opportunity to vent accumulated grievances and eliminate long-term fatigue. Whether it is the postpartum period or the confinement period, it means that the mother has to stay in bed to rest, take care of her body, and promote the recovery of her reproductive organs and body as soon as possible. However, during this period, there are many taboos in the mother's behaviors or lifestyles, some of which may even affect the health of the baby and the mother. You should pay attention to this during the confinement period.

Through the introduction in this article, you can know that it is actually a bit abnormal to have menstruation during the confinement period. If you are really worried, you can go to the hospital for a check-up in time. Women must pay special attention to their diet and lifestyle habits during the confinement period, and must not do things that are taboo during the confinement period, so that they can better return to normal.