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Expert: - 1/23/2009


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hi doc,i am 29 yrs old.i've had an abortion on 14th dec 2008.it was an very early abortion after my pregnency.but now i'am not having my period.my husband uses withdrawal method when we have sex.he throws the sperm outside i'm sure.is ther any problem in my body for abortion?when i'll have a period?

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Dear Fatema,
You should definitely check a pregnancy test at home.  If you had an early pregnancy, the pregnancy test should be negative by now. If you take the test and it is negative, there are no concerns.  Your next period normally can take several months to go back to normal.  If it is positive, you will need to be evaluated to make sure the original pregnancy was ended, or check for the possibility of a new pregnancy.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
Earlyabortionoptions.com
New York City

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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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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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