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Hi. I had an aspiration procedure done in November. After that, my periods were pretty normal in time, the flow varied--one month was really light, the next was pretty moderate, however, this month I haven't gotten it at all. I am on the pill, and i am having the symptoms of my period...cramps, change in discharge. it basically feels like i should be bleeding but I am not. I am about 2.5 weeks late now, and have taken 2 at home tests, 1 week apart, both came back negative. Please help me, I'm scared...
Dear Dana,
As long as your pregnancy tests are normal, there is nothing to worry about. The delayed period is most likely from the pill you are taking, rather than the aspiration procedure. There is no medical problem with having missed or light periods on the pill, but if it bothers you, you can always call your gynecologist and switch to a different pill that will give you a more normal period.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com
New York City
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Doctor Early Options
Expertise
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.
Experience
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
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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