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Hi Dr. Joan, Lisa again

My blood test cameback and the horomones were slightly up, not a lot, but up. Not enough to continue to be pregnant is what I have been told.

But another problem.

I was told that I may have some placenta that needs to be removed by another procedure tomorrow. Unlike last time, week, I will not be asleep so I'm very concerned.

I was also told that there would be a live sonogram guiding this time.

Is this common, tissue that needs to be removed after the abortion procedure? Do I have something bigger to be worried about that I'm not being told? I'm very confused and scared.

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Dear Lisa,
I'm afraid I'm too late answering your question.  I am guessing from what you told me that there was some retained tissue, causing your hormone level to be elevated.  This is not an uncommon problem, and can be easily resolved with a quick procedure.  It sounds like you are having that done.  It sounds like there may have been some unusual shape to your uterus, that they are needing to use an ultrasound to guide the procedure.  
I hope that it went well, and I apologize for the late reply.
Doctor Joan

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We are a group of family doctors who provide abortion care for over a decade. We can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. We run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. Please do not ask "private" questions so that other women can learn from your experience. Please tell me what country you are from so that we can better help you.

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Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. Organizations: National Abortion Federation American Association of Family Physicians

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