how long do you bleed after a miscarrage?

[jo_jo123]

I had a miscarraige 9 weeks ago I was 10 weeks pregnant but the baby died at 5 and I started bleeding and passed loads of big clots and bled a lot. I am still bleeding and an worried has anyone else bled this long after a miscarraige?

[Maggie6247]

Have you had more than one miscarriage?  Do you have any children?  The reason I ask is because I have had an ectopic pregnancy, and two miscarriages in the last 9 months.  I'm really depressed and defeated about the whole thing.  Have you had any testing to find out why you are miscarrying?  If so, what did it show?  I'm looking for any signs of hope here.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

you should NOT be bleeding for 9 weeks after a miscarriage.  Did it stop at all and start up again?  If so it could be your cycle returning.  If not, you need to be checked.  If your body didn't expell all of the products from the pregnancy it could lead to an infection.  You may need a d & c to remove the rest.  Natural miscarriages dont' typically take very long...mine - I only bled for 3-4 days and I was 5 wks pregnant.  With my miscarriage at 9 wks I had a d & c and bled for about 4 days.