Bleeding

[mommy004]

Hi, I had a miscarriage on August 8th ( almost 5 wks ago) but I am still bleeding a bright red color.  It's slows down one day and then it comes back strong.  I have had 6 pregnancies and and for the last 5 I remembered my doctors giving me pitocin or something similar along with antibiotics.  However, the last time I wasn't giving anything after the miscarriage.  I was told that I didn't need a DNC??  Please help.  I have never had this problem, usually by the 3rd or 4th week the bleeding stops.  

I don't have any medical insurance and before I go and spend money that I don't really have I need to know its this really serious.  I am not changing pads every hour, it's really strong when I wipe myself.  Thank you for your help.

[shesherm]

I bleed for about 6 weeks after my DNC...mostly spotting then heavy and clotty around weak 5.  I even went for a second opinion and the DR crazy periods and bleeding after is normal but I hink they were just covering each others butts and stilll believe they left tissue behind.  you should definately have an U/S/.  good luck

[mlb1234]

If you are still bleeding it is possible that you have some tissue remaining from the miscarriage.  If they did not do an ultrasound afterwards you should probably have one done so they can check your lining.  Bleeding for 5 weeks straight does not sound normal but I have heard of this happening to women after miscarriages before.  I would call your doctor though.