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Is Dark Color Blood And Foul Smell Normal After Abortion?
I had an abortion 2 weeks Friday and up until a couple of days ago ive had no worries. A couple of days ago I noticed my blood has become really dark in colour and smells quite foul. Is this normal? Other than that I'm all healthy and have no problems.
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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If your abortion was self-induced or even done under medical supervision, you should immediately see a specialist as foul smell indicates infection. Also, bleeding should normally subside in a week or ten days after an abortion and the persistence of bleeding needs further investigation. It could be due to retained products and subsequent infection or due to hormonal imbalances. Please maintain genital hygiene and eat a well-balanced diet. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.
If your abortion was self-induced or even done under medical supervision, you should immediately see a specialist as foul smell indicates infection. Also, bleeding should normally subside in a week or ten days after an abortion and the persistence of bleeding needs further investigation. It could be due to retained products and subsequent infection or due to hormonal imbalances. Please maintain genital hygiene and eat a well-balanced diet. Hope your query has been answered. Wish you good health.
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