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What Does It Mean When Your Discharge Smells Bad?
I just had a c section 11 days ago... My bleeding varies from day to day with some red, some brownish, and then hardly any discharge at all...today it's brownish and has an odor-I'm not sure what is meant by foul odor...is some odor that is like old blood normal?
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
Hi,
After delivery (normal or CS), the uterus and its linings containing blood gets cleaned out facilitated by uterine contractions. Gradually, the blood content of discharge is lessened, some old blood with serum becomes our. All of these are normal. You only need is to keep good vaginal hygiene.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
After delivery (normal or CS), the uterus and its linings containing blood gets cleaned out facilitated by uterine contractions. Gradually, the blood content of discharge is lessened, some old blood with serum becomes our. All of these are normal. You only need is to keep good vaginal hygiene.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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