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6 1/2 weeks postpartum after c-section. have been on my 1st cycle for 13 days straight. it is still very heavy and bright red. is this normal?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

No not normal: Call your obgyn you need evaluation, 13 days is 7 days too long and it should not be heavy.

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

6 1/2 weeks postpartum after c-section. have been on my 1st cycle for 13 days straight. it is still very heavy and bright red. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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