Hello,
I had my first child 19 weeks ago and still haven't gotten my period. I did not do any breast feeding. My OB put me on a 10-day stint of Provera several weeks ago to induce the period...didn't work. I am 25+ days post-Provera and nothing. Went back to the OB for a full blookwork - everything came back normal. She wants me to now do an "Estrogen Overload" now, which is apparently one month of a birth control pill pack (this pill has 35 mcgs estrogen). I start this tomorrow.
Did any of you go through this? Any experience with going on the pill to induce the period? I was on the pill for 9 years (a different one than I'm going on now) before trying for baby #1.
Starting to get a little frustrated with this unsolved mystery. What happens if the pill doesn't work?
EDITS: A couple more facts: OB (and me) want to get things back on track because (1) my mom went through early menopause at 42 (I'm 32), (2) I needed clomid to get preggo the first time, and (3) want to start trying for baby #2 in spring/summer
Thanks in advance!
Why are they so worried about it? I didn't get mine back for almost 8 months after my first and i didn't breastfeed either. My dr. wasn't concerned as long as it happened in the first year. I will say this though, i have always been irregular and didn't get many to begin with.
I'm surprised your doctor is so concerned. It took me 6 months before I got my period after my son was born. I did pump but not a lot...I was concerned and my doctor told me not to be. I was told to take a pregnancy test, which came back negative. Sometimes your body just takes time to get back to normal. I would see another doctor.
Even without breastfeeding you may not get your period back right away. It's your body's way of telling you that you are NOT ready to conceive again! Stop worrying about it and enjoy your baby! Seriously, do you actually want your period back that badly? I was thrilled that mine was gone for so long!
Why worry about it? You just had a successful childbirth, so obviously your hormones are present and will reestablish later. Just carry around your basics and be prepared. After exercise and chasing your child around, you'll get it back when your body is ready. People have to stop trying to force bodies to do so much before ready, in my opinion. So unless you're worried for another true medical reason, tell your doctor to leave you alone aobut it!!
Personally I think that you should just let it alone if you are not in any pain and everything is normal. Let your body adjust in its own time. Everyones different and there is no reason to try such drastic measures. At the very least you should consult another doctor. I pray that everything works out for you naturally.
By the by...Congratulations on your baby!
I am also surprised that you are concerned--and that your doctor is looking to force it. If there are no other medical issues, let things happen naturally. One piece of advice the nurses in the NICU gave my when I had my first was that it takes 9 months to have the baby, don't expect your body to go back to pre-pregnancy in less than that time. I was on the pill for a short time before kids to try to induce periods but I was very irregular in the first place. It was never a super estrogen thing though.
estrogen overload? sounds dangerous...I think a second opinion is needed here
