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I had an abortion 6 months ago. I only experienced slight bleeding after but havent had a proper period since. I have returned from travelling today and will be speaking to my doctor but i wondered if you could explain any reasons for my problems as im thinking the worst and that maybe i have been damaged by the abortion. I performed a pregnancy test a few months ago and havent had unprotected sex. I am also on the pill so its unlikely that im pregnant. I live in Spain and sometimes its difficult to understand and ask the questions that you want to ask because of the language difference. I look forward to hearing from you

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Hello Verity,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor and I see that you are speaking to your own physician. Please ask a followup question or email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com to let me know what your doctor said about your problem. It does take a while for your period to start being more normal. But 6 months is a long time to get back to normal.
The birth control pill also can cause irregularity in your monthly cycle because of the hormones. I would like to talk to you more about birth control, etc if you would email me.

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Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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