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Michi
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First AF after birth?
My DD is 8 weeks old. I have still not getting my period so I called the gyno who suggested I take progestin for 7 days to jump start my period.
Anyone else do this? Is it safe? Did you feel sick from it?
I only formula fed, not breast fed so I am not sure if this is a normal time frame to still not have a first period after giving birth...
Message edited 7/18/2014 9:52:48 AM.
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ANewDayHasCome
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First AF after birth?
I took progesterone going through Ivf. Wouldn't it prevent you from getting a period though?
I got my period within 8 weeks of stopping nursing if that helps as a time frame.
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Michi
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First AF after birth?
Your response prompted me to google this and it seems they want me to take progestin?! I guess that is different.. It seems to be a birth control and supposedly after 7 days of taking it I would get my period? Ugh! I wish I would just get it on my own, I hate taking meds!
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ANewDayHasCome
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First AF after birth?
If you're not comfortable taking meds them wait it out a little longer.
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NervousNell
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Re: First AF after birth?
Honestly 8 weeks isn't that long. I wouldn't take anything artificial just yet.
I'd wait it out a bit.
You don't want your period back, trust me.
It's no fun after having had a baby.
Enjoy it!
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Katareen
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Re: First AF after birth?
Posted by NervousNell
Honestly 8 weeks isn't that long. I wouldn't take anything artificial just yet.
I'd wait it out a bit.
You don't want your period back, trust me.
It's no fun after having had a baby.
Enjoy it!
Exactly!!
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ElizaRags35
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Re: First AF after birth?
Posted by NervousNell
Honestly 8 weeks isn't that long. I wouldn't take anything artificial just yet.
I'd wait it out a bit.
You don't want your period back, trust me.
It's no fun after having had a baby.
Enjoy it!
Truth. I EP and I got it back after 4 1/2 weeks!!! I feel gypped! First couple of times was light and over in a couple of days. Last 2 times I felt like I was in labor again lol
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Kitten1929
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First AF after birth?
Definitely wait and just let it happen naturally - the post-baby AF is HORRENDOUSSSSSSSSSSSS, don't rush it!!!!
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MrsG823
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First AF after birth?
I would just wait it out.
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PitterPatter11
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First AF after birth?
I would wait. I personally hate having my period and unless you are planning on TTC who cares!
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Cheeks24
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Re: First AF after birth?
Posted by Kitten1929
Definitely wait and just let it happen naturally - the post-baby AF is HORRENDOUSSSSSSSSSSSS, don't rush it!!!!
This exactly. You do NOT want it!!
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JME78
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Re: First AF after birth?
I haven't gotten my period and my DS is 9 mos old.
I spoke to the doctor and she said its not uncommon.
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IVFmiracle
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Re: First AF after birth?
I agree. Unless there is a reason you need it to start I would wait it out.
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Re: First AF after birth?
Posted by NervousNell
Honestly 8 weeks isn't that long. I wouldn't take anything artificial just yet.
I'd wait it out a bit.
You don't want your period back, trust me.
It's no fun after having had a baby.
Enjoy it!
this! i only FF too and i didn't get my first period until close to 3 months pp.
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NYCGirl80
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Re: First AF after birth?
8 weeks isn't long enough to worry. AF will come.
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Michi
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First AF after birth?
Oh wow. I had no idea this was so common to not get ur period for quite some time. I am def. going to wait it out. I am in no rush to get my period but lately my hormones feel very out of wack and my gyno suggested it may be because I haven't started my period yet. I am not really comfy rushing into meds right away so I guess I will wait a bit longer. Thanks all =)
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Re: First AF after birth?
Posted by NervousNell
Honestly 8 weeks isn't that long. I wouldn't take anything artificial just yet.
I'd wait it out a bit.
You don't want your period back, trust me.
It's no fun after having had a baby.
Enjoy it!
This.
I'd give it a few more weeks
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