Patient's question:
When my wife was giving birth, it was discovered that she had placenta accreta. The doctor said that during the postpartum period when discharging lochia, it might take a longer time. Recently, more than half a month has passed since my wife's lochia, but it hasn't been completely discharged yet. I would like to ask how long it takes for placenta accreta to be completely discharged?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, as you mentioned, under normal circumstances, lochia lasts for 4 to 6 weeks. The bloody lochia typically lasts for about a week, then transitions into serous lochia, which lasts for 1 to 2 weeks, and finally becomes white lochia. If there is placenta adhesion, the duration of bloody lochia may be longer. It is recommended to take medication, such as herbs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, like Shengxinhua Pian, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent infection. A follow-up ultrasound should be done at the hospital about half a month after delivery to check if the placenta has been expelled.