Major TMI - vaginal pain/bleeding?

chinadoll531 · May 2011

Ok, so I'm 5 weeks PP. My 6 week appointment is Tuesday, so I'll definitely be talking to my MW about this then, but... I was hoping to get your opinions/experiences beforehand to see if I should call them tomorrow about it. I had an episiotomy/2nd degree tear. I haven't really had any problems so far with anything down there. I haven't checked my stitches or even ventured to look down there (no desire to), but I've been pretty much pain free for about 2 1/2 weeks and I've been taking it easy. I haven't really lifted anything heavier than LO in her carseat. I've started going for walks around the neighborhood since it's been warm, but nothing strenuous or anything. And the bleeding had really tapered off to just a brownish discharge. For the past few days, however, I've been having an occasional throbbing (best way to describe it, but not quite accurate) pain down there when I'm standing. Not necessarily near my stitches or anything, just an all over ache feeling (I use to have it very rarely during my period) and once or twice a sharp fleeting pain INSIDE my vagina. Bleeding has also picked up slightly ( have to wear a pad again instead of just a liner) and is back to red. And Just now when I went to the bathroom and wiped there was what appeared to be a small brown clot. when I looked at it closer though it was a brown stringy, rubbery membrane type thing? I don't know how else to describe it. Has anyone else had this? Is it normal? Or do you think I should call my about it?

satreece · May 2011

My bleeding tapered off and came back pretty bright red a few times (unfortunately). I had pains similar to what you are describing, but mostly around 2-3 weeks. I noticed that the pain was worse after activity (even light activity) - that's when I'd started walking (for exercise) and moving around significantly. I wondered if it was everything kind of moving back into place and if that was stimulated by the exercise?

I would never say not to call your dr/mw... you should always listen to your instincts, but I'm a nurse (and a bad patient, lol) so I like to wait and see - either it will get worse or it will go away is the theory I use for myself (but don't recommend it). I would take it easy if I were you (and that's what I did when I had those pains), drink plenty of fluids, get a little extra sleep if you can, watch out for a fever or anything else that could be the sign of an infection causing the pain. Certainly call before the end of the week if the pain is constant or if the little voice in your head says it wants to make sure everything is okay

nattn · May 2011

My experience has been almost identical to yours only my bleeding has stopped and started several times now. I'm 7 weeks PP and my bleeding stopped completely two days ago and came back very slight today. the brown clot thing you described sounds very much like what I've had come out a few different times. I already had my 6 week appointment and I checked out. I wouldn't be worried but a call to your Dr/MW never hurts. I call any time I have a concern, if nothing else, just to put my mind at ease.

HenHen25 · May 2011

I've had similar pain for a couple weeks. At my 6 week check my OB said it was from scar tissue forming where I tore. Now I have to use a cream and do some massages to break up the scar tissue and keep more from forming.

holly321 · May 2011

My bleeding came and went for several weeks. And the vaginal pains you describe sound sort of like mine, and I had a c section.

chinadoll531 · May 2011

thanks. I'm glad to hear I'm not alone and it sounds like it's not a big deal. I haven't been too worried, but thought I'd check with everyone. I'm definitely a wait and see person as well, so I'll probably just wait until my appointment as long as it doesn't get any worse.

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