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Hello. i had a medical abortion 5 days ago and have been bleeding as said since then. only today i noticed a foul odor that isn't the normal smell?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

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Rule out infection: My recommendation would be to see your Dr to make sure there is no infection, especially if there is pain, cramping, fever, nausea, or tenderness in your pelvis. A foul odor/discharge is sometimes a sign of infection.

Answered 4/25/2016

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A member asked:

Hello. i had a medical abortion 5 days ago and have been bleeding as said since then. only today i noticed a foul odor that isn't the normal smell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

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