Patient's question:
Hello!I gave birth via C-section on October 24th, and my lochia didn’t stop until November 25th. However, my period came on December 23rd and ended by the 27th. But then on January 3rd, I had dark red lochia again. I’m not sure if it’s my period or something else. I’m very worried, and I also feel unwell. Could this be normal, or is there a condition? Also, my blood type is very rare—AB negative RH negative. I don’t know if it has anything to do with it.
Doctor's answer:
??????First, it is not normal to have vaginal bloody lochia for such a long time. Normal postpartum vaginal bleeding should stop within 14 days. This condition is commonly seen in uterine atony, which means poor uterine recovery. It could also be due to other rare causes such as placental remnants or secondary trophoblastic disease.