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My girlfriend and I had a medical abortion and we deeply regretted the decision. We have since had a lot of clarity and want to have a baby. We tried exactly two weeks after the medical abortion pill. We only tried once as she is sore. The cramping was gone but after we had sex she has started feeling the cramping in her ovaries very similar to how she felt when she did first get pregnant almost the next day. We really hope we are but not sure of the chances. She goes for her 3 week follow up... Is there anything we should worry about? What are the chances we are expecting?
Hi Joe,
It probably wasn't the best idea to have sex 2 weeks after the abortion unless your doctor said it was ok. I'm sorry to hear of your story and your regret. If she or you have any emotional or other side effects, please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and I can send you some healing information. I don't know of anything else to worry about but it's important for her to go for that checkup. I don't know the chances of pregnancy. Try not to stress too much about immediately getting pregnant. This is one of the common side effects after abortion of wanting to get pregnant again. It's important to get some counseling (in person or by mail) because you need to find out more about your decision and how to proceed.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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!
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post
Abortion Stress Syndrome).
Education/Credentials
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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