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Expert: - 6/16/2008


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I had an abortion on April 25, 2008 at 6 weeks of pregnancy. I bled for about 1 1/2- 2 weeks. I then had a normal period on May 22, 2008. I started bleeding again on June 12, 2008 and it is now 5 days since I started bleeding again and the color (bright red) has not changed. My periods are normally 5-7 days but the color gradually changes. I'm concerned...I'm not sure if it's normal for me to bleed so soon again after my period. I started bleeding a week before my period was due. Also, I missed my 3 week appointment after the abortion so they won't see me now.

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Bana,

I have never heard of a clinic refusing to see you if you missed an appointment. It seems that they would want to make sure that you are ok. You really need to seek medical attention. Bleeding this long is not healthy. Do you have a personal physician to see? If not, try calling the pregnancy resource center and see if they can refer you to a doctor or go to a community clinic. http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP if not in U.S. then go to http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
Would you email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know what happens. I am concerned as well.

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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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