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Brandon, FL
A 21-year-old female asked:

Five days ago i started having a miscarriage with heavy bleeding,large clots,& pain in my lower back & stomach.how long will this pain and clots last?

3 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Until tissue passage: It will continue until you pass greyish/blue dark tissue mixed with blood which will be the fetal material. When that occurs, you need to contact your GYM MD.
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Dr. Erin Best
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Varies: If you are still bleeding 5 days later you need to see a provider to assess whether the miscarriage is complete or not.
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Dr. Peter Baumann
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Empty uterus: Once the uterus has emptied from all contents of an early pregnancy, the cramping will cease. On the flipside, if the cramping does not cease, likelihood is high that there are still contents, possibly as much as a blood clot, left in the uterus.
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Last updated Jan 23, 2021

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