A client asks the nurse when her ovaries will begin working again.Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?
A) Almost 75% of women who do not breastfeed resume menstruating within 1 month after birth.
B) Ovulation occurs slightly earlier for breastfeeding women.
C) Because of menstruation and ovulation schedules, contraception considerations can be postponed until after the puerperium.
D) The first menstrual flow after childbirth usually is heavier than normal.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The first flow is heavier,but within three or four cycles,the flow is back to normal.Ovulation can occur within the first month,but for 70% of nonlactating women,it returns in approximately 3 months.Women who are breastfeeding take longer to resume ovulation.Because many women ovulate before their first postpartum menstrual period,contraceptive options need to be discussed early in the puerperium.

A Client Asks the Nurse When Her Ovaries Will Begin