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Orange discharge after hysterectomy. 5 weeks post op?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably benign: That is not terribly abnormal. If it persists you should see you surgeon for a pelvic exam. The vaginal cuff incision can form granulation tissue that will cause persistent bleeding - that is easy to treat.

Dr Balin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2019

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