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Expert: - 5/17/2009


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Hi.i am 23 years old..unmarried gurl..i had sex with my bf and got pregnant..but unfortunately i culdnt disclose this to my family..so i took the abortion pills..i was around 2 to 3weeks pregnant only..i took Mifepristone and 2 nights later Misoprost and the next nite again misoprost...i jus spotted for a night when i took misoprost for the first time and no bleeding occurred after that..were the pills successful...when can i take the pregnancy test to re-confirm..??
what are the precautions that i need to take because im really worried...will i get back to the normal periods cycle or not..if yes in how mch time..plz help..im really tensed...
thank you..

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Dear Noor,
It sounds to me like the abortion pills did not work to end the pregnancy. You should expect bleeding heavier than a period.  How are you taking the misoprostol?  It is best to insert 4 tablets in your vagina or to let 4 tablets dissolve in your cheek (two tablets on each side between your teeth and your cheek).  You can try this up to 3 times, 24 hours apart.  If you do not bleed heavier than a period, then you should really see a medical professional to evaluate your situation.
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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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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