Dew is the residual blood and fluid that remains in the uterine cavity after the delivery of the fetus and placenta, and is discharged from the vagina. It is categorized as normal or abnormal, and women need to strengthen their personal hygiene during this period.
Normal discharge is generally from the uterine cavity of the residual placenta membranes, meconium tissue. Normal discharge is between 250 and 500 ml, lasts for 4 to 6 weeks and is odorless. Over time, the discharge may change from bloody to plasma to white. In the case of abnormal discharge, the patient may experience heavy discharge, foul odor and abdominal pain.
If the amount of discharge is large and ultrasound indicates that a large amount of tissue is left in the uterus, then it is feasible to perform a hysterectomy to treat the problem. For postpartum poor uterine regain, intramuscular injection of uterotonin or intravenous uterotonin, can also be applied to cefixime, penicillin and other antibiotics to prevent infection.
During the period of discharge, women need to strengthen personal hygiene care, change sanitary napkins diligently, prohibit sexual intercourse. It is recommended to use medication under the guidance of a doctor to treat the abnormal discharge, and not to use medication indiscriminately on their own.