Patient's question:
After 12 days of a C-section, the lochia gradually decreased, with only a few drops per day, still red but persistent. After the postpartum period, I bought several boxes of super granules myself and drank them. However, in the past few days, the bleeding has, previously using one or two pads daily, now needing sanitary towels, and the color sometimes fresh red, sometimes dark red, with dark blood clots as well. What should I do in this situation?Doctor's answer:
Ladies, under normal circumstances, after giving birth, lochia (postpartum discharge) can last for about 42 days. However, in the early days, it should be bloody, then transition to serous, and finally become white. Given your current condition, it's best to visit the hospital for a follow-up check. It's advisable not to self-medicate in this case, as it could be due to retained tissue in the uterus or an infection. Only after identifying the cause can you take medication that targets the specific issue.