WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks

Re: Postpartum bleeding 8wks

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:26:43 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Kari wrote: >
>I am still bleeding 8 weeks postpartum. While it is not alot, it is
>still bothersome. It is more than a pantyliner can handle. I almost
>stopped at 2wks only to restart. It was red in color. At 6 wk check up
>dr. did not seem worried. Pap came back normal. Started birth control
>at 7 wks, with first pill bleeding dramatically reduced, but not
>stopped. Has been ongoing like that since. Color is pinkish/redish
>mixed in a mucousy dishcharge. I am terrified something is seriously
>wrong. Which direction should I steer my dr. in finding a solution.

If you're terrified that something is seriiously wrong, you may wish to discuss you concerns with your doctor.

Especially on the pill, this sort of bleeding can go on a while (weeks).

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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