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I had a laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy 4 days ago have started bleeding heavily like a period with dark clots feel nauseous what's wrong?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Call your doctor: You should expect some bleeding post procedure but when in doubt let your doctor know. We rather be bothered with routine issues than not be notified with something more serious is happening. So call your doctor asap.

Answered 10/4/2016

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