San Diego, CA
A 20-year-old female asked:
is it normal to have green and light brown discharge after surgical abortion?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Occasionally: Ok if you have no other symptoms.
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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 11 years experience
Yes: The discolored discharge is most likely old blood and blood breakdown after the abortion. If it is associated with any fever/smell/abdominal pain/nausea, then you should be seen by your gynecologist for an infectious exam .
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