What causes heavy menstrual bleeding after weaning?
Disease description:
Many new mothers experience this issue. After giving birth, they don't have menstrual periods and only resume menstruation after weaning their babies. However, the menstrual flow is unusually heavy—sometimes feeling like continuous bleeding. What causes heavy menstrual bleeding after weaning?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
After weaning, there may be heavy menstrual bleeding, primarily caused by menstrual irregularities. At this time, hormonal levels in the body fluctuate significantly, making changes in menstrual flow more likely. However, when menstruation is excessively heavy, it may mainly indicate dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The uterus may not have fully recovered yet, and factors such as external environment, emotional state, and diet can influence it, leading to increased bleeding. This situation can easily result in problems such as anemia; therefore, appropriately regulating qi and blood during this period would be more beneficial for health.
