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Abortion, bled 2 weeks stopped for week, bled again and its been 13 days today i've been bleeding, period? is it normal to bleed this long 1st period?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Unusual: Sometimes bleeding can be prolonged, but if not subsiding or associated with bad cramps, fever, achiness, make sure there is no retained tissue and/or infection.

Answered 10/3/2017

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A member asked:

Abortion, bled 2 weeks stopped for week, bled again and its been 13 days today i've been bleeding, period? is it normal to bleed this long 1st period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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