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After abortion, brown discharge 9 days and today it turns to red.. is it my normal period or not?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maybe : Brown is old blood". Without knowing when you had an abortion it's impossible to answer. Brown discharge in the first week or two is expected. The first period should come 3-6 weeks after your termination.

Dr Ingram and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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