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Re: Green Lochia????

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Jun 2003 09:44:38 -0500 (CDT)


I suggest you see your doctor ASAP. You describe signs and symptoms of puerperal uterine/vaginal infection. This can evolve into something much more severe if left unattended.

At Sat, 28 Jun 2003, Heather wrote: >
>Hi, I am exactly 4 weeks postpartum today. When I just wiped after
>urinating, I noticed a small, dime sized amount of green mucous had come
>out of my vagina onto the toilet paper. This is gross, but it smelled
>like fish. Subsequent wipes just had my normal pinkish spotting. I
>have been treated for endometritis and have not had a fever today or
>anything. I am still having pains in my lower abdomen and the area of
>my cervix though. Also have noticed external burning and itching. I
>have an appointment in three days and since this is the weekend was
>wondering what you think this could be and whether it is safe to wait
>for my appointment.
>
>Thanks,
>Heather

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
http://www.obgyn.net/all_advisors/J_Essien.htm

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