If the women does not nurse her child, the menstrual flow will probably resume within
A. 2 to 4 weeks after delivery
B. 8 to 10 weeks after delivery
C. 4 to 6 weeks after delivery
D. 6 to 8 weeks after delivery
Correct Answer: D. 6 to 8 weeks after deliver
Explanation:-
If the woman does not nurse (breastfeed) her baby, the menstrual flow will usually resume within 6 to 8 weeks postpartum.
• After delivery, levels of estrogen and progesterone drop.
• In non-lactating women, there is no high prolactin level to suppress ovulation.
• Therefore, ovulation can occur as early as 4 to 6 weeks, and menstruation commonly returns by 6 to 8 weeks.
Conclusion
👉 Menstrual flow will probably resume within 6–8 weeks after delivery if the mother is not breastfeeding.
Other Options Details
Here is the explanation of all the options:
A. 2 to 4 weeks after delivery
• This time period is relatively early postpartum.
• The uterus is still involuting (shrinking back to normal size), and lochia (post-delivery bleeding) is usually still present.
• Surgical procedures like tubectomy are generally avoided during this time because the uterus and surrounding tissues are still soft and vascular, increasing risk of complications.
B. 8 to 10 weeks after delivery
• By this time, the uterus has almost completely returned to its normal non-pregnant size.
• Lochia has completely stopped, and abdominal tissues are more stable.
• It is considered a safe time for postpartum sterilization if not done immediately postpartum.
C. 4 to 6 weeks after delivery
• This is a commonly recommended and ideal time for interval tubectomy.
• The uterus has returned to normal size and the risk of bleeding is reduced.
• Suitable for women who did not undergo sterilization immediately after childbirth.
D. 6 to 8 weeks after delivery
• Also considered a safe interval period for tubectomy.
• The reproductive organs have healed well and the risk of surgical complications is low.
Summary
After a normal delivery, tubectomy is ideally done between 4–6 weeks postpartum, once the uterus has involuted and the woman has recovered sufficiently.
Correct/ideal time for interval tubectomy: 4 to 6 weeks after delivery
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group)