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Had heavy vaginal bleeding for 5 wks. was just preg. miscarriage can't last this long?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes it can: You should see your doctor and have an ultrasound exam of the uterus to determine why you are bleeding so.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

Had heavy vaginal bleeding for 5 wks. was just preg. miscarriage can't last this long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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