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I douched last night and woke up this morning bleeding. can this be a miscarriage. it doesn't look like menstruation?

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Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Dont douche: douching isnt considered good practice for pelvic hygiene. Unless you had a positive pregnancy test or history of unprotected sex that would make you concerned for pregnancy, i wouldnt consider it a miscarriage Best Wishes Dr M

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I douched last night and woke up this morning bleeding. can this be a miscarriage. it doesn't look like menstruation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rahil Malik answered

Dr Turck and another doctor agreed

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