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Expert: Dr. Harriet Johnson - 11/25/2009


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Im 15 and had an abortion on the 11th of november. I stopped bleeding after the third day but I had ran a little bit and started bleeding again. After a week I had sex and a day after i started bleeding again. That lasted a few days then there was discharge. Today i wasnt bleeding just had a little discharge so i doushed. And I was fine until i had sex and now im bleeding again. What should I do? Should i worry or is it fine/ normal?

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Hi Lanette,

The reason for your bleeding is because your uterus and cervix is not yet properly healed, the sex triggered bleeding which is normal and nothing to worry about. Don't have sex, douche, lift anything heavy or run for at least another week to prevent more bleeding.

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Dr. Harriet Johnson

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I have been an OB/GYN for 3 years and can help women of any age with their decision, answer questions on the procedures, the emotional perspective of abortion, problems, concerns and my personal experience etc. I am here to give help and advice with no interest in judging people what ever the situation may be.

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OB/GYN Physician for 3 years. I work very closely with abortion and all the issues that come with it. I myself have had an abortion and understand every aspect of it.

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Graduated from medical school with an MD degree and then went on to complete my residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. I am board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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