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About Dr. Harriet Johnson
Expertise
I have been a Gynecologist 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.

Experience
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.

Education/Credentials
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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Abortion - One month post abortion

Expert: Dr. Harriet Johnson - 11/2/2009

Question
I had an abortion on 9/16/09 at seven weeks conception. I had minimal bleeding and minimal pain. I never went for my two week follow up visit.
On 10/17/09, I got my period. Bleeding was regular and my cycle seemed like it was going to end (as usual) on day seven. However, I am now at day 17 of my period and still bleeding. The bleeding went from dark brown and a light flow (day 7-11) to heavy, dark red bleeding and some clotting (current). I don't feel any pain and I don't soak through pads in a day. Most of the blood seems to be expelled during urination.
Please help. I am nervous. I hope this is normal.
Thanks.

Answer
Hi Gail,

This may or may not be normal, it's hard to tell without examination. I definitely think you should visit your doctor to make sure you don't have any left over tissue in your uterus which can cause infection. If you don't have any left over tissue, it's your hormones returning to normal which can cause longer periods.

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