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Doctor Joan:
On November 23, I had a medical abortion.  When I returned for a follow-up, the doctor saw that it was unsuccessful, so I had a surgical procedure.  I have been bleeding off and on since then for 6 weeks.  It is usually light, but got a little heavier around December 25, then went back to light.  It is sometimes brown, and sometimes has tissue and small blood clots in it.  I have very little cramping- maybe only a slight twinge every couple days.  Is this normal?  On my last ultrasound, they saw a small blood clot in my uterus- could it be from that?

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Dear Sarah,
This kind of bleeding could be hormonal, or it also could be that there is still a clot that hasn't passed.  Either way, it is normal, as long as the cramping is not persistent or severe, and it should resolve on its own.  If it is hormonal, sometimes starting on birth control can help.  I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan

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Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. Organizations: National Abortion Federation American Association of Family Physicians

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