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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?
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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
Answered 5/29/2015
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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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