Women will have a period of time after childbirth to discharge lochia, generally two or three weeks after childbirth is the time to discharge lochia, and its texture will be somewhat similar to ordinary menstruation, so it will cause women to distinguish whether it is lochia or menstruation, and some women menstruate when discharging lochia, which is normal. So what are the differences between lochia and menstruation?
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The difference between lochia and menstruation
First of all, lochia is a secretion that begins to be excreted on the first day after childbirth, with a bloody smell, but it is not smelly, the color is bright red and ordinary menstruation is very similar, but the amount will be more than menstruation, and some lochia will also have blood clots. When lochia is discharged to about day 6, the texture of lochia begins to change, and the amount of blood decreases, becoming mucus-like. The discharge of white lochia is about a week after childbirth, and the lochia lasts for about three weeks.
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In addition, postpartum menstruation generally does not come so early, if it is a breastfeeding woman, it may take 6-8 months to start menstruation, non-breastfeeding women menstruation will be earlier, may be about 40 days on the menstrual flow, this time the menstrual volume will be relatively large, but the menstrual volume and duration and lochia are generally staggered, the distinction is also very simple.
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How often the lochia is clean after childbirth
Postpartum lochia normally takes about 42 days to drain, from the first day to 3-7 days, during which the lochia is blood-colored, the amount is relatively large, mainly containing blood and blood clots. In the second stage, the lochia will become serous, lasting about 14 days, at which time the lochia will become lighter in color, mostly mucus. In the third stage, the white lochia stage, this period lasts about 21 days.
Whether it is a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, lochia will be drained around 6 weeks. However, there will also be some delays due to the female body, and some women's lochia will continue to one to two months after childbirth, and at most it will stop in about a month. If there is lochia in the three months after childbirth, this situation is inexhaustible lochia, and it is necessary to go to the hospital for medical examination in time.
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Causes of repeated lochia in the postpartum period
1. Contractions are weak
Female contractile weakness is one of the causes of repeated lochia, women can not rest adequately after childbirth, women are weak and sick, and injuries during childbirth may lead to contracture weakness and lochia.
2. Uterine cavity infection
Women suffer a lot of damage to the reproductive system after childbirth, and the chance of infection is very large at this time. Infections may be triggered if women take a bath after childbirth, do not pay attention to perineal hygiene, and share a room in advance after childbirth. In addition, during childbirth, surgical operations may be not properly sterilized and will also lead to uterine infection, when the uterine infection after lochia in addition to the smell of blood will also have a smell, patients will also have abdominal pain, fever and other symptoms.
3. Tissue residue
If a woman has uterine fibroids or uterine malformations, the pregnancy tissue in the uterus may not be completely eliminated and remain in the uterus. This condition can also lead to impure lochia, and women will also have abdominal pain, rapid bleeding and other symptoms.
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What should I do if the lochia is not exhausted after childbirth?
1. Insist on breastfeeding
If women insist on breastfeeding, it is not only beneficial to the baby, but also helps the woman's uterus to contract, which can promote the discharge of lochia.
2. Pay attention to genital hygiene
Women should pay attention to the hygiene of their perineum, especially women who undergo side incision during childbirth, clean properly after childbirth, change sanitary napkins frequently, and wear clean and comfortable breathable. Avoid sex at this time to avoid infection.
3. Seek medical treatment in time
There are many causes of postpartum lochia, which may be caused by infection, and if not checked and treated in time, it may cause more serious symptoms of infection. Therefore, it is recommended to check as early as possible to exclude diseases, so as not to miss the best time for treatment.
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