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How many days will I bleed after a miscarriage?

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How many days will I bleed after a miscarriage?

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Oh my God! Your doctor should be slapped for not making sure you knew this! First, let me say I’m sorry for your loss. Yes, you are right. You should opt for a sanitary napkin instead of a tampon because you have just suffered a physical trauma that would make using a tampon unwise at this moment. You can expect to go through cramping and some bleeding for quite some time as your body returns to normal since your uterus has to heal itself, eliminate a much thicker lining than it would normally sluff during a menstrual cycle, and return to normal. If you continue to bleed heavily, though, and it does not seem to be tapering off after a few days, or if you begin to experience symptoms of light-headedness, dizziness, or excessive weakness, or severe abdominal pain, you need to return to the hospital for treatment. I would honestly recommend calling your hospital or doctor’s office nurse advice line tomorrow morning to talk to them about what you need to do to take care of yourself. If you

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