Does the lochia not stop? Do I need to have a uterine cleaning?

During the recovery period, mothers will experience some abnormal symptoms, among which postpartum lochia is a common manifestation. The smell of lochia is very smelly, similar to the smell of rot, which is unbearable. If the lochia is not removed in time, it may induce infectious diseases and cause great harm to the life safety of the mother. There are many ways to remove lochia, but is it necessary to clean the uterus if the lochia is not removed? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

First of all, whether or not a uterine curettage is needed for persistent lochia depends on the specific symptoms and severity of the persistent lochia. Female friends can first go to the hospital for a color ultrasound examination to see if there is any residual tissue in the uterine cavity. If the symptoms are relatively mild, you can consult a doctor and use some medication to help expel the residue. However, if the residue is not expelled smoothly and the duration increases, then a uterine curettage surgery must be performed.

In addition, lochia retention can be treated specifically through some traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods. We all know that the main function of traditional Chinese medicine is to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, regulate menstruation and stop bleeding. The lochia caused by many female friends is not entirely due to abnormal uterine contraction. Chinese medicine can help the uterus restore its power and solve the symptoms of abdominal pain and blood clots in women.

What are the causes of lochia?

1. Because women's vitality is severely damaged and their qi and blood are unstable after giving birth, the relatives of the mother will constantly ask her to eat some special nourishing foods. In fact, such behavior can easily cause the mother to have lochia.

2. Another possible reason why women have persistent lochia is that there is residual tissue in the uterine cavity. Lochia can usually be completely discharged in about 42 days. If it exceeds this time, women should find out the reason.

3. The reason why some female friends have persistent lochia may be due to infection of the uterine cavity. Inflammation in the uterine cavity will cause different infection symptoms in the uterus, causing continuous outflow of lochia.