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Expert: - 3/13/2009


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Wed. March 11th around 3pm I took and pill called milfrex orally n doc
office. Then yeesterday I inserted 4 misoprostol pills in vagina around
7pm. I was taking ibruprofen 800mg to relieve crampingit didn't not help,
why? I was in severe pain from9pm to 730am, I got no sleep. I saw clots, I
bled like a heavy period! Then this morning its light bleeding and no
cramps, thank god. Do I seem to be okay?

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Dear Larietta,
Unfortunately everything you describe about the abortion pill sounds normal.  This kind of severe cramping is common, as well as the heavy bleeding followed by light bleeding. The bleeding is likely to come and go.  The cramping should now be gone.  They should have given you stronger pain medicine, and they should have counseled you better so you knew what to expect.  
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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