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Brownish discharge after an abortion, what does it mean?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Old blood: It can take a while for you to begin to cycle after an abortion. The residual blood will eventually come out as the dark brownish discharge.

Dr Leaver-Williams agreed

Answered 10/9/2018

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