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Hi. i am 3 months post, i have been bleeding on and off ever since delivery. my periods will stop for a maybe at most a week or less then just start again. period stopped 4 days ago. had browish discharge after it stopped now just started again?

Q: hi. i am 3 months post, i have been bleeding on and off ever since delivery. my periods will stop for a maybe at most a week or less then just start again. period stopped 4 days ago. had browish discharge after it stopped now just started again?

: With a vaginal delivery , not a Cesarean section, there can be retained placenta or membranes which can cause intermittent bleeding ( or brown discharge). See your OB physician for an exam and testing (ultrasound or possible d&amp;c).

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Dr. John Berryman answered

With a vaginal delivery , not a Cesarean section, there can be retained placenta or membranes which can cause intermittent bleeding ( or brown discharge). See your OB physician for an exam and testing (ultrasound or possible d&c).

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2021

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A member asked:

Hi. i am 3 months post, i have been bleeding on and off ever since delivery. my periods will stop for a maybe at most a week or less then just start again. period stopped 4 days ago. had browish discharge after it stopped now just started again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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