How long does it/can it take for a women's menstrual periods to return
after weaning?  I have a client who gradually weaned her breastfeeding
baby at 9 months of age.  Now, six months later, her periods still have
not returned.  She is not pregnant.  She was on hormone treatment to
induce a period, but no response.  No history of infertility.  Regular
periods before pregnancy.  I understand 85% of women will experience a
return of memses with 6 months of weaning?  What about the other 15%?.
Is this related to breastfeeding, or just coincidental?

Barb Berges BS, RN, IBCLC
Rochester, New York