The lochia eventually turns yellow

Women who have given birth will have lochia for a long period of time. At first, the lochia is red, then turns yellow, and finally turns white. The yellowing of lochia is actually largely the result of inflammation. If lochia turns yellow, it must be treated in time to prevent local uterine cavity and vaginal inflammation from turning into difficult gynecological diseases. When lochia appears after delivery, you must pay attention to body care.

How long does it take for the lochia to turn yellow?

Postpartum lochia is first red lochia that lasts for 3-4 days, then turns into serous lochia that lasts for about 10 days, and finally turns into white lochia that lasts for about 3 weeks. Yellow discharge from evil discharge does not rule out intrauterine infection or vaginitis. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a timely review and B-ultrasound to check the recovery of the uterus, and do a routine examination of leucorrhea to identify the infected pathogens and actively receive symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic, wear loose cotton underwear, avoid using alkaline liquids such as soap and shower gel to clean the vulva for a long time, and avoid cold, spicy and irritating foods.

What are the reasons for postpartum lochia?

1. Tissue residue

It may be due to uterine malformation, uterine fibroids, etc., or it may be due to the unskilled operation operator, resulting in incomplete removal of the pregnancy tissue, causing some tissue to remain in the uterine cavity.

2. Uterine infection

Uterine infection may be caused by taking a tub bath after delivery, using unclean sanitary napkins, having sexual intercourse before a full month after delivery, or by the operator's failure to provide strict disinfection.

3. Uterine contractions

However, due to failure to get a good rest after delivery, or due to poor health, or due to prolonged delivery, which depletes Qi and blood, uterine contractions become weak and lochia continues.

What should you pay attention to if your discharge is abnormal after childbirth?

1. After delivery, you must stay in bed and rest. If you have a lot of lochia, you should pay attention to vaginal hygiene and wash the vulva with warm water or 1:5,000 potassium permanganate solution every day. Use soft and disinfected toilet paper, and change menstrual pads and underwear frequently to reduce the chance of invasion of evil toxins.

2. The paper pad should be soft and disinfected strictly to prevent infection.

3. Rest in bed, avoid emotional excitement, keep a good mood, comfort the patient, eliminate mental worries, and pay special attention to unexpected mental stimulation.

4. Keep the indoor air circulating to remove foul air, but pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching cold. If you have blood heat syndrome, you should not wear too warm clothes.