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Expert: - 2/5/2009


Question
I am 25 yrs old.
I had an surgical abortion 3 wks back.
I had no post op bleeding.
When should I expect my next period.
If the abortion was not successful I might be 10 wks pregnant.
What are my options?
I have not had sex in the past 3 wks but my boyfriend did ejaculate near that area could that have caused a pregnancy?
I know it may be hard to believe but I have never had sex and got pregnant the first time the same way. He promiced me he would not let it happen again.
If I take a home pregnancy test now how accurate will it be. Should it be positive or negative?

Answer
Dear Natalie,
Your pregnancy test should be negative by now.  I would suggest that you check it so that you don't worry about it.  Most commonly, you should get your period 3-6 weeks after the abortion.  This is completely normal.  Sometimes it can take up to 3 months.  There is absolutely nothing to be concerned about as long as the abortion was complete and you don't get pregnant again.  Ejaculate near the vagina is most likely safe, but not 100%.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
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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