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Expert: - 10/16/2009


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i had an abortion about a month ago and i went to the doctor about a week ago and my doctor said my pregnancy test was negative,i took a frist response home pregnancy test tonight that was positive.i have had unprotected sex since the abortion,he did pull out even tho i know it is possible to get pregnant.i also know that i am a pretty fertile girl beins ive been pregnant 3 times in the past 4 years.what is the likely hood that i am pregnant again?

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Dear Kat,
It's possible that you are pregnant again, but it is also possible that the pregnancy test is incorrect, or is very sensitive and picking up hormones from your previous pregnancy.  (It may be more sensitive than the one they used in the doctor's office). The best thing would be to get another pregnancy test - get the ones with two lines - not the digital ones that have words - and check again.  If it is a faint line, repeat it in one week.  If it is a strong positive, you could be pregnant again, and will have to see a doctor to assess whether this is a new pregnancy.
Good luck!
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
http://www.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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