A little bit of lochia means it is not clean

Giving birth is a painful and very happy thing for female friends. At the same time, childbirth will also cause different degrees of damage to women's uterus. We all know that women's uterus will bleed for a period of time after giving birth. This is a normal physiological need, but once the bleeding time is too long, it is easy to cause lochia. So what are the side effects of lochia? Let's take a look.

Does a little bit of postpartum lochia mean it is not clean?

A little bit of lochia after delivery means it is not clean. It is necessary to observe how long it lasts for the patient. If it has lasted for a month, there may be a problem. At this time, you may need to have a gynecological examination to check whether there are any abnormalities in the cervix and vaginal opening. In addition, it is recommended to do a color ultrasound to observe whether there is any residue in the uterine cavity and how the wound is healing. If there is any residue, there may be a little bleeding. If the wound is not healing well, there may also be a little bleeding.

Therefore, for patients whose bleeding has not stopped for a month, it is best to seek medical attention immediately to rule out the possibility of poor repair or residue in the uterine cavity, and then make corresponding treatments based on the examination results.

What are the adverse effects of unclean lochia?

First of all, if female friends have lochia for a long time, it is easy to cause infection inside the uterus, especially the wound or affected area of ​​the uterus. The infection will cause the wound to not heal well, and serious patients may even have the risk of hysterectomy.

Secondly, residual lochia is very dangerous, and female friends must pay enough attention to it. It is very easy to cause internal bleeding after childbirth. With the increase of bleeding, the patient will immediately become unconscious and go into shock. In severe cases, it will immediately endanger life and may even cause death.

Finally, the lochia can cause infection of some organs or even the whole body of the patient, leading to the decline of the function of each organ in the body. Some patients will also develop serious sepsis.

Is it necessary to have a uterine cleansing if lochia is not clean?

First of all, whether or not a uterine curettage is needed for lochia retention depends on the actual symptoms of the lochia retention and the severity of the cause. Female friends can first see a doctor for an ultrasound examination to see if there is any tissue residue in the uterine cavity. If the symptoms are relatively mild, you can consult a doctor to use some therapeutic drugs to help expel the residue. However, if the residue is not completely expelled and continues to increase in time, then a uterine curettage surgery is required.

In addition, lochia can be treated according to some traditional Chinese medicine methods. We all know that the most important function of Chinese herbal medicine is to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, regulate menstruation and promote blood circulation. Many female friends suffer from lochia due to abnormal uterine contractions. Chinese medicine can help the uterus restore power and solve the abdominal pain and blood clots that women experience.