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When should my period stop? its my first period after my d&c. its been 5 days, still heavy but no pain now!

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Within a week: Hopefully, within the next 2 - 5 days. If not, or bleeding worsens, please return to your primary care physician or OB-Gyn.

Answered 8/9/2014

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Bloody Sunday: Expect some bleeding after a D and C but it should reduce to spotting soon. As for your regular period, it depends on where you are in your cycle right now and why you had the D and C. The two could confuse the picture for a month or two until you get back on track, assuming no complications or medications bloodying the scene. If the bleeding is still heavy after a few more days, call your doctor.

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Dr. Bradley Frazee answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Common: I believe the first menstrual period after a D&C is frequently very heavy. Also, if you were started immediately on a contraceptive medicine, that change in hormone levels can contribute. Consult the doc who did D&C if the bleeding does not decrease in the next day or 2.

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