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Expert: - 1/29/2008


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On monday the 21st took the first pill for my medical abortion. Took 5 pills on Wednesday and 5 more on Thursday. I am just curious as to how long I will be bleeding. My lower pelvic area also feels like its strained.(Feels almost like after you had a hard workout at the gym)Is this normal

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Dear Emily,
The protocol you followed in the abortion pill is not one I am familiar with.  Typically cramping/discomfort should not last for more than 24 hours after misoprostol, the second medication.  I don't feel I have enough information to answer this question.
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We are a group of family doctors who provide abortion care for over a decade. We can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. We run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. Please do not ask "private" questions so that other women can learn from your experience. Please tell me what country you are from so that we can better help you.

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Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. Organizations: National Abortion Federation American Association of Family Physicians

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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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