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I had an abortion 4 weeks ago. i've been spotting brown blood since the abortion today had cramps and noticed bright red blood, has my period returned?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very possibly: Your period has returned. The timing is about right.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2020

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