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Expert: - 4/23/2009


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Hi - I had a medical abortion at eight weeks and am wondering how long it is likely I will test positive for on a pregnancy test?  It is now four weeks after - should it be negative?  Many thanks for your advice in advance.

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Hi Lucy,

Every woman is different as to when her period starts back up and when you would have a negative test. So I really can't tell you that. But I'm thinking that if you are 4 weeks after, it shouldn't be that much longer. Are you afraid that you are still pregnant or newly pregnant?

Of course, you can always ask your medical doctor this question but I don't think he/she would be able to tell much more than I could. But it might be reassuring to you to know that a medical person told you.

If you have any further problems or after effects, please let me know if there is any way I can help you. My personal email address is DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Also, you can always get a free pregnancy test at a pregnancy resource center. They usually also offer post abortion counseling if needed. http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Another-
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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