I need a little help! I am breastfeeding
my 11 month old (number 6) and still
haven't had a period. My husband and I
haven't had intercourse for awhile but did
about a week ago (using the now I've
learned not so foolproof withdrawal
method). I have since experienced some
abdominal bloating and tenderness (like
the onset of a period), watery,clear
vaginal discharge (no odor or itching),
more frequent urination and it's more
painful to nurse, but still no period...
What's going on? Can it just be hormones
or what are the possibilities?
There are few possibilities including
pregnancy.
Women are usually protected from pregnancy
while breastfeeding because high levels of
the hormone prolactin prevent ovulation.
Without ovulation the periods could be
missing or very rare. The period of time
while protected is longer as the
breastfeeding lasts longer. You can do a
pregnancy test to check if you are
pregnant or not.
Vaginal infection is another possible
reason for vaginal discharge and that can
be checked by your gynecologist.
