A member asked:

I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago. i am now on my first period but bleeding though 1to2tampons+pads an hour and in a lot of pain. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: If you are soaking a pad hourly, this is excessive. Call your doc now. If you have dizziness, severe pain, and/or fever, go to the ER now

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

GO to ER: bleeding through 1 pad or 1 tampon an hour or more is excessive and needs immediate medical attention.

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago. i am now on my first period but bleeding though 1to2tampons+pads an hour and in a lot of pain. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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