This discharge, which follows confinement, resembles at first menstruation, but gradually grows lighter colored, becoming before it ceases, yellowish or whitish. It is sometimes thin and scanty, ceasing in a few days, at others profuse, lasting for weeks, but its general duration is about ten days. If long-continued and very profuse, it weakens the system, and should be checked. If it ceases too soon, and at the same time there is a suppression of milk, serious disturbances may be apprehended.

If it is long-continued and very profuse, see Menorrhagia.

When it is suppressed: Bryonia, Pulsatilla, Dulcamara, Opium, Platina, or Belladonna, will be required.

Bryonia is indicated, where the suppression is accompanied by severe headache, fullness and throbbing in the head, and aching in the back.

Pulsatilla, where there is sudden suppression from mental emotion, or dampness, followed by fever, headache, etc.

Dulcamara, when occasioned by cold or dampness, in alternation with Pulsatilla.

Platina

From violent mental emotion, with great sensitiveness of the sexual organs.

Dose

Two drops, or six globules, in a tumbler half full of water, a tablespoonful once in four hours.