Is dark red lochia normal?

Lochia is a foreign body that is expelled from the uterus after a woman gives birth. Lochia has a normal color. Generally speaking, if it is red lochia, it is bright red. If the lochia is dark red, it means that the lochia is abnormal, which is most likely caused by uterine cavity infection. There are many symptoms of intrauterine infection. Here we will introduce to you the common symptoms of intrauterine infection!

1. Distension and pain in the lower abdomen

When a woman has an intrauterine infection, it will affect her abdomen. She will feel a sense of heaviness in her lower abdomen and pain. The pain symptoms may even gradually increase. If a woman has such a condition after an abortion, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. If an intrauterine infection is found, treatment should be given in time.

2. Changes in leucorrhea

If a woman has an intrauterine infection, it will also affect her leucorrhea. The color of her leucorrhea will change, generally turning brown. Some patients' leucorrhea may even contain blood. The leucorrhea may also be watery or pus-like. Some women's leucorrhea may even have a foul odor. If a woman experiences such a condition, she must go to the hospital for examination in time.

3. High fever

If a woman's intrauterine infection becomes more severe, it will also cause some systemic symptoms to the woman, and the woman will have symptoms of high fever. The impact of intrauterine infection on women is huge. When you find that you have an intrauterine infection, you must receive treatment in time.

Intrauterine infection is the most common condition after female abortion. When intrauterine infection occurs, women will feel pain in the abdomen and waist, and the nature, color, and smell of leucorrhea will also change. When women experience such a situation, they must go to the hospital for examination in time, and after confirming that intrauterine infection has occurred, they should be treated in time to reduce the damage caused by intrauterine infection.