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Re: d Flow 10 Days Postpartum

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:30:15 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 27 Sep 1997, Peggy wrote: >
>Hi, I gave birth ten days ago, and I'm somewhat concerned because I was
>told my flow would change to brown by the third day afterwards, but it is
>still red.

Reddish discharge (lochia rubra) can last up to 2 weeks without being abnormal.

But I have been passing a lot of small clots >(marble-sized) and a few golf ball sized ones as well, and the number and
>size of the clots seems to be increasing. I also had a slight fever last
>night (a little over 100), and quite a bit of pelvic pain. My temp has
>gone down to 99 now, though.
>Is all this indicative of something, or am I being paranoid?

With the fever and pain, you may have an infection. You should see a doctor (if yours isn't available, see whoever is covering for her/him) 

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA


note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.



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