A 20-year-old female asked:
i had a surgical abortion (aspiration) on january 13, i got my first period 3 weeks ago and i am still bleeding. is this normal? i am scared the doctor might of punctured something. why would i bleed for this long?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Testing: You really should be seen to make sure all is well. A perforation injury is not likely. We would want to make sure all tissue was removed. Our office is not too far from you. We would be happy to see you.
Answered on Mar 22, 2018
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