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I jus had abortion a week ago and now im bleeding and its dark brown. is that normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: An abortion can lead to varying symptoms. You could pass blood clots vaginally (red, maroon, brown or black). You could have intermittent or continuous spotting. Spotting may last for 3 weeks. You may have no vaginal bleeding. You may have back and abdominal cramps.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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