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Hi, i miscarried 18th last month. but monday just gone i think im having first period. its very heavy to the point its dripping out. is it normal :(?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Not normal please: Call your OB to make sure u have no retained products from the miscarriage or other problems , your 1st period after a misc should not be that heavy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, i miscarried 18th last month. but monday just gone i think im having first period. its very heavy to the point its dripping out. is it normal :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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