vaginal bleeding may increase or persist after a uterine evacuation for incomplete miscarriage or therapeutic termination of pregnancy
may be associated with lower abdomnal pain and / or systemic symptoms and signs of infection
there is an increased risk of pelvic infection and empirical therapy should be commenced pending results of microbiological swabs; should be started and swabs taken
patients should be referred to secondary care for further assessment, as some may require repeat uterine exploration (1)
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