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Expert: - 4/27/2008


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Hi Diane,
I had an abortion about 9 months ago. It was a vacuum procedure at about 8-9 weeks. However, I have not had any regular periods after that. At first, it was spotting before my period comes for a few months, and 2+ months ago, my doctor prescribe me some birth control pills. The period came normal after I stopped for 3 days and the period lasted for about a week. After that, I haven't had any period at all for more than 2 months now. Is this normal even after 9 months? I'm sure I'm not pregnant tho.....please help.. I'm worried. Thank you.

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Hi Rachael,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a doctor so I recommend that you get a 2nd opinion other than the doctor you went to. Abortion can have some side effects that you don't expect. Your system could have had some problems from the abortion. Is there reason that you are taking birth control pills because in my opinion, this could cause more irregularity in your body and cycle. I would recommend finding a good doctor (maybe a prolife or natural doctor) who would understand the dangers of birth control pills. Try finding a pregnancy center in your area and contacting them and ask for a doctor referral. http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP or if you are not in U.S. go to http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
and see if they can help you. Please let me know what happens. Put allexperts in the subject line and email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

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Diane Cheryl
p.s. do you have any side effects emotionally,spiritually or psychologically?

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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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