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Expert: - 5/17/2009


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Hi Dr,

I am 25 years old and recently had a medical abortion. I took the second set of pills yesterday and only passed about 3-4 small clots the size of a walnut and then just had bleeding after that.  Just want to make sure if this is normal and if so, how soon will I know if I am still pregnant? Just am very nervous.  Today is May 17th and I have an appointment June 1st, just want to see if there is anyway i could know sooner. My anxiety is killing me thank you.  Also, is only a few small clots normal? I was only 5 weeks along and was also told I have a small uterous. Thanks!

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Dear Jenn,
If you were only 5 weeks pregnant, it's possible that the abortion pills worked with only passing some small clots.  Usually the bleeding is heavier than a period. I am not sure why your doctor is having you wait so long for a follow up.  It would be better for you to get your follow up visit this week, so that in case it didn't work, you would still be able to try to end it with a second set of misoprostol pills.  I would go ahead and call the office, and let them know your experience.
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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