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How To Differentiate Between Post Abortion Bleeding And Menstrual Bleeding?

Im wondering how will i know that i have started my period after an abortion and not just bleeding from it? I need to know the difference between post abortion bleeding and menstrual bleeding. I know that you can bleed/spot afyer an abortion up to your period, but how will i know the difference?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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thank you for asking the question.
you want to know about post abortion bleeding. the post abortion bleeding may last for 3-6 weeks. sometimes it contain clot.
normal bleeding begin within 4-8 weeks which is heavier,darker/lighter than you are usually experiencing.
hope this will helpful to you.
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How To Differentiate Between Post Abortion Bleeding And Menstrual Bleeding?

thank you for asking the question. you want to know about post abortion bleeding. the post abortion bleeding may last for 3-6 weeks. sometimes it contain clot. normal bleeding begin within 4-8 weeks which is heavier,darker/lighter than you are usually experiencing. hope this will helpful to you.