Patient's question:
I am a normal delivery. Postpartum for 67 days, the lochia has not stopped. The local doctor checked and said there is desquamation obstruction at the cervix. Later, an ultrasound revealed several scattered strong light spots 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 can vary depending on individual constitution, but it should not extend beyond 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 persists, 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.