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Expert: - 7/27/2008


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Hi there,
I had a surgical abortion about 5 weeks ago. I started taking my contraceptive pill (yasmin)the day after the op. I didn't bleed for a couple of days but it started i bled lightly up until my first period  (my 7 pill free days)which was normal and last about 4 days. Everything was normal until i started to bleed again a couple of days later, it is not heavy but has a few clots in it. Is this normal or could i have an infection or something worse?

Thanks for your time

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Hi Michelle,

Please check with your personal physician about this. It could be an infection or something abnormal. I can't diagnose this over the internet. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know what happens. Are you scheduled to have a post abortion checkup?

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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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