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I gave birth 5 months ago and all ive done is bleed its been red dark brown and now its yellow does anyone know what it could be?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Retained POC: It could be retained products of conception(POC) or a piece of placenta. Have your OB GYN MD check it out.

Answered 11/17/2015

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A member asked:

I gave birth 5 months ago and all ive done is bleed its been red dark brown and now its yellow does anyone know what it could be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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