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Expert: - 8/15/2008


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I had an abortion a year ago that was in pill form. I was having my period somewhat regularly before I got pregnant. I have PCOS. I have only had three periods since the abortion. The last was in January. I am not sure what is going on down there. I have gained more weight since having had this abortion. I feel hormonal at times and often moody or depressed. I have a healthy sexual appetite though. I know I am not pregnant. I have had no symptoms. I feel frustrated because I am not having any periods. It really has me feeling anxious. I hope that the abortion did not totally wreck things down there. Will I ever have a period now? It has been awhile. Is it possible that it would come back if I started birth control? I don't know how much of this is abortion related and how much is PCOS related. Any direction could help me greatly. Thanks!

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Hi Clueless,

Thanks for your question. I'm recommending that you should see your doctor or a medical professional. Have you talked to your doctor or anyone at all? I wouldn't recommend starting birth control to regulate your period. I don't feel that hormonal birth control is healthy for a woman's body. I would love for you to email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so we can talk more. Please contact me soon.

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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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