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Hello. i've been bleeding thick dark brown for 3wks now. er has no clue what's wrong passing large clots and i'm 16wks pregnant . have any ideas?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: You could have an incompetent cervix or a possible partial abruption. You need to be evaluated asap.

Answered 1/14/2013

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Dr. Karen Jones answered

A problem: Bleeding for 3 weeks could mean a problem such as with the placenta, with an infection or even a possible miscarriage. Get seen early this week to be checked out.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 1/14/2013

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A member asked:

Hello. i've been bleeding thick dark brown for 3wks now. er has no clue what's wrong passing large clots and i'm 16wks pregnant . have any ideas?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Dr. Karen Jones answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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