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Had partial hysterectomy 6wks ago. i had light bleeding for about 3wks and it stopped. well now i have more bleeding with a fowl smell. is this normal?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: It is common after surgery to have bleeding from the healing process. but now this seems abnormal and i would be concerned about an infection. you do not want that to get worse if it is going on. would recommend seeing your surgeon to be examined and evaluated

Answered 6/11/2016

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