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Emma wrote at 2010-03-05 15:15:49
I have had a surgical abortion today with a local anaesthetic.

I was advised this was the safest method and best for recovery.

It was explained it would be painful but likened to bad period cramps.

It was nothing as described. I was in agony from start to finish, I was screaming, crying.

The pain was nothing like cramps. It hurt constantly and the contractions were unbearable. I was only 9 weeks 1 day.

I would not advise anyone to have only a local anaesthetic.

I can honestly say this was the most horrendous moment of my life.



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Shan Yi Sheng

Expertise

I know the ins and outs about abortion precedures, the possibilities and problems. Problems concerning contraception after abortion, and complications.

Experience

Since 1968 I have worked as physician in several abortion clinics in Taiwan and also worked in Europe. (Britain, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.)

Organizations
NGvA (Netherlands) ISAD (International) NAF (USA)

Publications
"The Finks technique" ( on second trimester abortion.)Monography. Stimezo, Netherlands Co-edited: Nederlands Handboek voor de Abortushulpverlening.

Education/Credentials
MD, University of Taipei. PhD, University of Utrecht

Awards and Honors
Member of Honour (ISAD) Member of Honour NGvA Netherlands

Past/Present Clients
I performed over 120.000 abortions in my live. I speak Mandarin, English, French, Dutch, German,and Spanish.

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