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Expert: - 2/7/2009


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I had vomit symptoms when I was pregnant 4 weeks then my period didn't
come and I tested positive, I had a medical a abortion with misoprostol, I bled
for 4 days and heavy bleeding on the 1st and 2nd day. I saw some brownish
spot on my pad so I thought that was it. But 2 days after end of bleeding I
start to vomit again like the normal pregnant symptom I had. I vomit twice a
day usually after taking the same food. I want to know what is common
sickness if still vomit after abortion?..was my abortion incomplete?..did I get
infection?..thank you please reply asap

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Dear Vertonica,
Vomiting is not a sign of an infection, but it can be a sign of a continuing pregnancy or retained tissue or other very rare problems related to the pregnancy. It can also be unrelated, in which case it should only last a few days.  If it continues for more than three days, you should make sure to see a doctor and check blood tests to make sure the pregnancy is over.
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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