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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding Along With Abdominal Cramps And Bloating?

Hiya Iv Been bleeding now for 12day so took a preg test on day 10 which came back as positive so think I may of had a misscarriage but I m still bleeding with tummy cramps and bloated as tho I look pregnant is this normal? And should I be bleeding for this long?
Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
It is abnormal to bleed continuously for 12 days and termed as abnormal uterine bleeding.
A positive pregnancy test suggests pregnancy, however, bleeding continuing after conception is suggestive of missed abortion.
I suggest you to take a repeat urine pregnancy test. A negative urine pregnancy test almost confirms missed abortion.
However, for confirmation I suggest you to consult a gynecologist for clinical assessment and ultrasound pelvis to determine the status of pregnancy.
It is important to ensure that all products of conception have been removed from the uterine cavity.
Retention of products of conception can lead to continuous bleeding.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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What Causes Prolonged Vaginal Bleeding Along With Abdominal Cramps And Bloating?

Hello and welcome to HCM, It is abnormal to bleed continuously for 12 days and termed as abnormal uterine bleeding. A positive pregnancy test suggests pregnancy, however, bleeding continuing after conception is suggestive of missed abortion. I suggest you to take a repeat urine pregnancy test. A negative urine pregnancy test almost confirms missed abortion. However, for confirmation I suggest you to consult a gynecologist for clinical assessment and ultrasound pelvis to determine the status of pregnancy. It is important to ensure that all products of conception have been removed from the uterine cavity. Retention of products of conception can lead to continuous bleeding. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri