Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection with most sexually active men and women being exposed to the virus at some point during their lifetime.1,2. The virus is common in the United States, there are approximately 14 million newly diagnosed cases of HPV annually.PV is a virus which is passed skin-to-skin through sexual intercourse or other forms of skin-to-skin contact of the genitals. HPV can infect anyone who is or has ever been sexually active, and sometimes the most infected individuals are asymptomatic, meaning they display no symptoms of the virus.
You can feel the changes in the uterus as cramps, called afterpains. You can see the changes as your abdomen gets smaller. You should also see a discharge, called lochia, that usually lasts about 3 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks.
You will have a vaginal discharge called lochia (LOH-kee-ah) after delivery. The lochia is bright red the first one or two days after delivery, and later turns a pink color. The lochia changes to a white or yellow color by about the tenth day after delivery. It is normal to have discharge on and off for six weeks after delivery. Use a sanitary pad rather than a tampon.