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I've been having a light menstruation ever since i gave birth to my daughter last december 2014. and the blood is dark, what can be the cause of this?

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Menstrual changes: After a woman gives birth to a baby, the pattern of bleeding with periods. Darker red blood may be normal. The amount of blood flow may decrease for 1 - 2 years after childbirth. I would record the duration in days and regularity (every 4 wks ) of your menstrual cycle. This information should be discussed with GYN Doctor.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2015

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