AboutDoctor Joan Expertise I am a family doctor who has provided abortion care for over a decade. I can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. I run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: 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 earlyabortion.com.
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Experience Experience in the area: I am a board certified family doctor who has been providing abortion services for 12 years. I am the founder of Early Options (earlyabortion.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care.
Organizations:
National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Education/Credentials: Harvard Medical School
Question hi, i am asking 4 help as i am so worried! please dont judge! i have had 3 abortions. i was on the pill then coil and both failed me! the third time me an my fiance were trying 4 a baby and i was assulted which fell into my conception time. i had no idea who the dad was so i had no choice! i could not take the risk! we have now been trying 4 4 months and no luck. could my fertility be ruined as of 3 terminations? my periods are every 30-31 days so i am regular. i get pains in my tummy 4 about 2 days the day after i think i probaly ovulate, i never used to before the last termination. please could u give me your thoughts. i am 20yrs old,healthy. got one child who is 4 who i had b4 terminations. many thanks. very worried.
Answer Dear Jessica,
I do not judge women who have had more than one abortion. There should be no concern that the abortions are causing you difficulty in getting pregnant. If you are getting your periods, then the abortions did not interfere with your fertility. I think you are saying that you have been trying for 4 months (not 44 months?). This is not long, and it is common for women who do not have fertility problems to have it take 1-2 years to conceive. Most doctors don't recommend an evaluation until you have been trying for 2 years. However, you may be able to find a fertility specialist on this site who can answer more of your questions.
I hope this is helpful and good luck!,
Doctor Joan http://www.earlyabortionoptions.com
New York City
