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Hi I had an abortion Nov. 18 and had sex 12 days after that. I went to the doctor Monday, 3 weeks after my abortion and my hcg levels were at 41. Is that normal or is this the start of a new pregnancy? Im supposed to be getting my period soon but doctors said my levels need to be at 0.
Hi Angela,
I found your question in the question pool at allexperts.com
I'm not sure who you asked the question to but evidently that person could not answer for some reason. That person put your quetion in the pool and I just found it there so hopefully can give you an answer. I realize it has been a while since you asked the quetion.
. I found this article--
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html
Please ask your doctor about this situation. I'm surprised he or she didn't explain this to you. I'm not a medical professional. In the article it said that over 25 was a pregnancy. But I have read in the past that your hormonal levels can still be up in your body after an abortion. So I really can't say. Let me know if you have your period. You could call a pregnancy resource center and ask when you could get a free pregnancy test. You can find a center at http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Another site is
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and tell me what happens.
Hope to hear from you soon.
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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