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I had a miscarriage 3 weeks ago, i am bleeding since & the blood has a bad odor, what could be causing this, its my 2nd lost & the 1st had no odor.

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SEE: YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY, YOU MAY HAVE RETAINED MATERIAL.

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Answered 5/16/2014

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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Possible infection: It is definetely possible that you developed an infection after the miscarriage. Try to schedule a visit with your GYN provider for an evaluation ASAP.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had a miscarriage 3 weeks ago, i am bleeding since & the blood has a bad odor, what could be causing this, its my 2nd lost & the 1st had no odor.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Dr Kobasa and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

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