WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: How long should I bleed?

Re: How long should I bleed?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 16:47:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Jessica wrote: >
>I have a cervical polyp that was discovered during my 8th week of
>pregnancy when the doctor unknowingly clipped it and I began to
>hemorrage. After that, I bled lightly up until I was 12 weeks pregnant
>at which point I miscarried. I was so far into it by the time I got to
>the hospital that I had to deliver the baby naturally then due to my
>inability to deliver the placenta I had to have a D&C. My doctor was
>unclear as to how long I should continue to bleed after my miscarriage.
>I am having a heavier bleed this week than I was the two days following
>my miscarriage. Is this normal? And if so, how much longer should I
>expect to bleed, and at what point should I expect the return of a
>normal period?

It is expected to bleed up to 10 to 15 days after a D&C.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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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