Light bleeding after Annexectomy

I had my left fallopian tube and ovary surgically removed 17 days ago as I had a very severe infection due to a large abscess on the fallopain tube and ovary.  I am 40 and gave birth to my 5th child 11 weeks ago.  I had been exclusively breastfeeding my baby until she was 8 weeks old and I was taken into hospital and have since had to stop.  On leaving hospital I was prescribed with 3 weeks of antibiotics (Augmentin 1g x 3 times a day and Oflocet 200mg 2 times a day) and also cerazette contraceptive pill which I started taking 14 days ago.  I was told it would take at least 3 weeks for me to recover as I had such a severe infection.  Since the operation I have continued to have mild pelvic pain which I presume is part of the healing process, however today I have had some very light bleeding and low back and pelvic pain.  Is this normal - is it my periods returning or should I get it checked out by the doctor.  I am still on antibiotics so I am presuming it is unlikely to be another infection?  I'd be grateful for some advice as I live in France and it is difficult for me to explain and fully understand what is being said.

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

It would be difficult to know as your bleeding could be from more than one cause (e.g., starting the pill, the postpartum return of your menses, placental site sub-involution).  If you have heavy bleeding (i.e., soaking a pad an hour for more than 2-3 hours) call your physician.

Best regards,

Dr. Downing