Patient's question:
After childbirth, my menstrual cycle has been irregular. Sometimes I have two periods in a month, but one of them has a lighter flow. The last period started on December 31st and ended on January 7th. However, on January 13th and 14th, I had very small amounts of blood with a dark color. This morning, the amount of blood slightly increased, and it felt more like watery blood rather than menstrual blood. What could be the reason? (The baby is almost five months old, and I gave birth naturally while breastfeeding.)Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to help you solve your problem! Based on your description, it is likely ovulatory bleeding, which is directly related to hormone levels! Since you are currently in the breastfeeding period, this condition is also normal, and you can first wait and see! It is recommended to wait and see for a while. If the blood volume is very small, it may not need to be addressed, as it will naturally recover completely over time after childbirth! If the blood volume continues to increase and is less than the amount of your menstrual period, you should seek medical attention promptly!