
Had Unprotected Sex. Took Plan B. Experiencing Yellow Discharge And Abdominal Cramping. What Does This Indicate?

Could it still be from giving Birth a month earlier?
I am Dr.Omer and I am here to help you with your query
Congragulation on your new born BABY
As you have said that you had delivery almost a month ago and now having alot of discharge , some yellow , with cramping
This yellow discharge is known as LOCHIA XXXXXXX , that is due to the delivery a month ago , it is the remanant of placenta , fat , uterus layer , and can occur uptill 4-6 weeks post delivery
LOCHIA is a normal process of uterus to clean itself
LOCHIA has three types , initially it is red type , then after 2 weeks , it is white type and after 3-4 weeks it is yellow colour
Total amount of lochia discharge is around 500 ml in a month
Do not worry as it is a normal process and it will go away on its on , cramping due to uterus movement is very common , breast feeding (more ) and hot water bath decreases the cramps
If the lochia is very foul smelling , or you have fever than you have to take antibiotics , otherwise it will go away on its own in 24-28 hrs
Lochia has nothing to do with emergency contraceptive pills
I hope this explain your query
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