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I had an abortion in august. i got my first period two days ago. i am bleeding through a tampon every 3 hours. there are clots when i use bathroom. normal?

Q: i had an abortion in august. i got my first period two days ago. i am bleeding through a tampon every 3 hours. there are clots when i use bathroom. normal?

: What you described is consistent with excessive blood loss. However, you may watch and wait. If the excess bleeding diminishes in a day or so, it would be okay. If it persists you ought to see your doctor. Take oral iron and multivitamins to prevent anemia from blood loss. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described is consistent with excessive blood loss. However, you may watch and wait. If the excess bleeding diminishes in a day or so, it would be okay. If it persists you ought to see your doctor. Take oral iron and multivitamins to prevent anemia from blood loss. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/2/2021

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A member asked:

I had an abortion in august. i got my first period two days ago. i am bleeding through a tampon every 3 hours. there are clots when i use bathroom. normal?

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