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Re: 13 weeks pg: how long for old blood to clear out?From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 20 Jun 2002 15:52:19 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 20 Jun 2002, L. wrote: > >Hi, > >Background: > >I have been having slow, brown spotting since 9w4d. I have a (mostly) >resected uterine septum with 2 very short horns and a possible adhesive >band in the lower uterine segment. Cerclage placed at 11 weeks because >of Hx of incompetent cervix. > >I realize that some of this bleeding was or is from the stitches and the >traction placed on the uterus during the cerclage. However I am still >bleeding and the pace has picked up slightly since 1.5 weeks after the >procedure. I had had a few days of respite. Baby is fine, slightly big >for dates, OB & M/F specialist seem, er, sanguine about my prospects. No >accumulation of blood visible on US. But the constant dark brown >staining has me crazy. > >My question: > >How long does it take accumulated blood to clear out? It's been almost 4 >weeks since this began. > >Thanks a bunch. > >-- >L. > It might not quit until after delivery. As long as the baby appears fine onthe US, hang in there. Besides that, there isn't anything else possible to do anyway.
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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