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Whan Do Stitches Dissolve After Child Birth?

It has been 5so weeks since giving birth and dissolvable stitches still haven t dissolved. We moved 2 weeks a go so I do not have a 6 week post partum appt. Is it normal for them to be there this long? also got my first period today so wondering if I can use tampons? Only had one stitchafter a smalland tear
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello

Stitches will resolve slowly. If you have any pain or discharge from that need to consult doctor. Better not to use tampons, as wound healing will take 6 weeks to form a strong tissue.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vidya K. R., General & Family Physician
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Whan Do Stitches Dissolve After Child Birth?

Hello Stitches will resolve slowly. If you have any pain or discharge from that need to consult doctor. Better not to use tampons, as wound healing will take 6 weeks to form a strong tissue. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vidya K. R., General & Family Physician