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I had a 6 weeks miscarriage and my bleeding has not stopped. it has been 2 weeks now. is this normal? should i insist on a d&c?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Six week miscarriage: Two weeks of bleeding after a "6w miscarriage" is not normal w/o some retained tissue from the pregnancy. It is rare but possible that you may still be pregnant. Obtain a serum HCG to be certain, and see your gyn physician for a D&C if test is negative.

Answered 7/14/2020

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A member asked:

I had a 6 weeks miscarriage and my bleeding has not stopped. it has been 2 weeks now. is this normal? should i insist on a d&c?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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