What causes vaginal bleeding to stop after childbirth and then start again?
Disease description:
If there are menstrual problems, it likely indicates that our body is encountering health issues. We can make relevant assessments based on factors such as menstrual cycle timing, physical symptoms, and menstrual blood color. So, what does it mean when menstruation stops after childbirth and then reappears?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
After giving birth, if menstruation stops and then starts again, it is mainly related to changes in hormone levels in the body. If you are still breastfeeding, this is primarily due to relatively high levels of prolactin, which can interfere with the secretion of estrogen and progesterone, leading to poor endometrial growth. This is normal and usually does not require treatment. Symptoms often improve significantly after weaning. However, if you are not breastfeeding or it has been more than three months since weaning, this condition is considered menstrual irregularity, associated with hormonal imbalance. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a pelvic ultrasound examination.
