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Expert: - 3/12/2009


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i had an abortion on 3/1/08. since then my periods have been very sporadic and irregular. at first i would get my period one month and then skip for 2 months then get it again and miss the next month and so on. i was also abstinent in this time so i know that was of on concern. as of the beginning of this year my cycle has gone even more out of whack. i had what appeared to be a normal period at the beginning of January. then 2 weeks later spotted for 2 weeks. then a week later had another cycle. and 2 weeks after that spotted for another week and have since had no bleeding. is this normal after an abortion procedure or should i be concerned as this may be something more serious?

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Dear Dre,
It sounds like your periods becoming irregular coincided with the abortion, but it is unlikely to have caused this pattern for a year.  The irregularly is more likely related to a hormone imbalance that may have started with the pregnancy.  You should consult your gynecologist on your next visit.  Irregular periods as you are describing are generally not of serious concern, but it would be best to discuss this with your doctor.
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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