Patient's question:
I am a normal delivery, and it has been 67 days postpartum with no cessation of lochia. The local doctor examined me and said there is desquamation obstruction at the cervix. Later, an ultrasound revealed several scattered strong echoes in the uterine cavity. Is this condition serious? Is it necessary to undergo uterine surgery? Can it be treated with traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Under normal circumstances, lochia is usually exhausted around six weeks postpartum. Of course, the timing of recovery depends on individual constitution, but it should not take longer than eight weeks postpartum. If a follow-up examination reveals incomplete lochia discharge, symptomatic treatment is necessary.After the puerperal period, lochia should cease. If it does not stop, it may indicate incomplete uterine involution. It is important to visit the hospital for a follow-up examination to assess recovery, determine whether there is inflammation or poor uterine involution, and receive timely symptomatic treatment.