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Hi, i am having a miscarriage and wanted to know why is my blood dark red and brown and kind of thick & has a vinegar smell..is this normal?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Miscarriage: Your miscarriage may be caused by a bacterial vaginal infection.The vinegar smell could be the tipoff.The dark bloody discharge may represent old uterine blood. Consult your foctor for treatment before you try to get pregnant again

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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