The lochia has not been cleared for more than 60 days

Postpartum lochia is some residual endotoxin waste in the uterus of a pregnant woman after giving birth. When these endotoxin wastes are discharged, the uterus of the pregnant woman can be restored to its normal size before giving birth. Most pregnant women can clear the lochia within 20 days to one month. So why is it that the lochia has not been cleared after 60 days?

1. If the lochia of a parturient has not been completely discharged within 60 days, it may be due to abnormal bleeding caused by the uterine incision during delivery. This is a situation that has occurred more frequently in recent years.

2. If a pregnant woman has undergone vaginal operations such as placental abruption, prolonged development, artificial rupture of membranes, etc. before giving birth, or has severe anemia, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc., and does not clean her genitals properly after eating and drinking, this will also prolong the time it takes for the pregnant woman to discharge lochia.

3. There is also the possibility that the pregnant woman causes intrauterine infection due to her own reasons, or because the embryo is not cleared cleanly, resulting in the uterus not being repaired, which may increase the duration of lochia after miscarriage.

4. Finally, it is caused by the disease. If the pregnant woman suffers from endometritis or submucous choriocarcinoma of the uterus. Uterine fibroids and other conditions can also cause unclean lochia in the late postpartum period. No matter what causes the increased duration of lochia, pregnant women need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to ensure their physical and mental health.

When a woman gives birth, whether she chooses a caesarean section or a natural birth, there will be a period of more than ten days for the discharge of postpartum lochia during the confinement period. However, some pregnant women have been expelling lochia for longer than the normal time, which has exceeded 60 days, and they are very worried. So, what should you do if the lochia does not clear up within 60 days after delivery?

After a woman gives birth, postpartum lochia is discharged from the vagina, which mainly contains embryonic appendages, blood, and necrotic tissue. If the postpartum lochia has not been discharged completely after 60 days, it must be taken seriously and the following measures can be taken:

First of all, it is considered abnormal if the lochia is not discharged completely after 60 days of delivery, and the cause needs to be found and treated symptomatically. Generally, after a normal delivery, the lochia will be discharged completely 42 days after delivery, and the uterus will have recovered. If postpartum lochia persists for 4-6 weeks and has not cleared up, you need to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to see if there is any residue in the uterine cavity. In addition, a gynecological examination should be carried out to see if there is any gynecological inflammation.

Secondly, sexual intercourse between husband and wife must be strictly prohibited. Generally, they cannot have sexual intercourse before 50 days. Now, if the lochia has not been discharged completely after 60 days, it is not suitable for sexual intercourse. You have to wait until the lochia is discharged completely and consult a doctor before arranging a suitable time to have sexual intercourse.

During the last period of postpartum lochia discharge, the paper pad for the private parts must be soft and strictly disinfected to prevent infection. When the postpartum lochia decreases and the body is about to recover as soon as possible, pregnant women can do some appropriate activities. Appropriate exercise is beneficial to the circulation of blood and qi in the body, which is helpful for the discharge of postpartum lochia.