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Postpartum bleeding

2020-12-16 20:59:01
I delivered on 6th November and had bleeding for three weeks and then stopped with brown discharge . At 5 weeks I again started bleeding bright red. I have completed my 40 days today. Is there any cause of concern?
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This could be onset of menstrual cycle.
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if bleeding stop after a week or gets heavy, review with Doctor
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menstrual cycle may be irregular initially.

Answered2020-12-17 05:05:55

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