Expert: Diane Cheryl - 10/13/2008

Question
I am an 18 year old full time college student and I have a fiance who works full time.  I went off birth control because my hometown doctor is an hour and half away and I couldnt figure out an appt.  I havent had my period since I believe the end/begining of august/september.  i am worried and I am prity sure i am pregnant.  My fince and I have not purchased a test but have discussed what we want.  I am in favor of having and child , but do not think that I am emotionally ready for it, and therefore would like to get an abortion.  my fiance on the other hand wants to have the baby, but says that it is my decision to make.  I am very scared of having an abortion but believe that it is the right decision, and was wondering if you could give some opinion/advice. i have done some research, and he knew some and asked around.  I found that it to cost around 385-450, the highest being planned parenthood and the lowest being a private clinic.  I believe I am still able to do the nonsurgical abortion with the pill, but am unsure. Idk about much about the surgical abortions, and am scared it will hurt.  I am also scared this is going o change our relationship.  he is very supportive and is gooing to go with me and says that it wont change how he thinks of me or anything, but im still scared.  I need some advice.thanxKatiep.s. I will be going back on birth control as soon as I can.

Answer
Hi Katie,

What ended up happening in your situation. I really would like to know so please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Thanks.

Hello Katie,

Thanks for your question. I cannot advise you to have an abortion, either surgical or medical. If you read my biography, I have worked with women for 20 years now and 98% of women I have heard testimonies from regret their abortion. There are physical, mental, emotional and psychological problems after abortion. If you like, I can tell you more about that. The first thing you need to do, though is to have a pregnancy test. Please go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP to find a pregnancy resource center near you. Then go there and get the free test. Then after that, we can talk more about the pros and cons. You can also join this group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unplanned_pregnancy_help/ for advice from others.
Email me soon at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line. Bye for now.

Diane Cheryl

p.s. Oh, also I have statistics about relationships and how they are affected by abortion.