How long does lochia last after a cesarean section?

Patient's question:

I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? How long does lochia last after a cesarean section?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, it may be postpartum lochia profusa. Lochia profusa is often caused by a deficiency of spleen qi, either pre-existing or developed after pregnancy, which fails to control the Chong pulse. Alternatively, it can be due to emptiness of the uterine vessels postpartum, with invasion of cold pathogens, leading to blood not returning to its proper channels. You can use Shenghua Granules for treatment, which is quite effective.
Hello, low progesterone can indeed cause miscarriage or fetal growth arrest. Generally, if low progesterone leads to a miscarriage, vaginal bleeding will occur first. Vaginal bleeding may also occur after fetal demise, usually around 1 day after the fetus stops growing.

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