Patient's question:
Post-abortion lochia prolongation: It has been a month since the abortion, and the lochia stopped three days after the D&C procedure. The ultrasound after the D&C showed that it was already clean.Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: Generally, lochia should be completely expelled within 20 days to be considered normal. If it persists for an excessively long time, it indicates poor uterine recovery.Advice: Please provide reasonable guidance based on the patient's needs. Answers that are irrelevant, evasive, or meaningless will be reported. If lochia persists for an excessively long time, it is usually caused by one of the following factors: 1. Placental or fetal membrane retention 2. Poor uterine involution after childbirth 3. Postpartum infection leading to endometrial inflammation. It is recommended that you seek medical examination and treatment promptly in your case.