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Hello- I had an abortion on sep. 11th 2009..I was 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant. It will soon be 6 weeks from the abortion and pregnancy tests are still coming up positive (also no period..only bled for about 12 days after abortion). They are faint, but still positive. I started taking birth control pills on sept. 14th. We did wait the recommended 14 days to have sex, however it was unprotected since i started the pill. could the pill of not been working yet? i am starting to get worried..my boobs are getting sore..i could just be paranoid. All the websites i have looked at say the hormones should be gone within 4 weeks or so after an abortion. Could i be pregnant again..or is the positive test results from my previous pregnancy? I am starting to worry, all the symptoms of pregnancy WERE gone, no complications, everything went fine after the procedure.
Dear Lauren,
You could still have the pregnancy hormones in your body, in my opinion. However, it is still possible that you are pregnant again. I can't say for sure over the internet. I would recommend that you go to a local pregnancy resource center and perhaps they can help you there. I know they have free pregnancy tests and usually free ultrasounds, if that would be helpful. To find a center, go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Another helpful website is
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
You can email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know what happens.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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!
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post
Abortion Stress Syndrome).
Education/Credentials
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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