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There is brown smelly blood after medical abortion. is this normal?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Normal: The brown discharge is old blood. It doesn't smell very good. If you have worsening pain, fevers, or the smell gets worse, you should call your doctor/clinic - that could be a sign of infection.

Answered 8/30/2018

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