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I had a surgical abortion about 59 days ago and still have yet to get my period. I believe I bled a week after the operation, but it was real dark and for only a day. I am scared I am pregnant again. Honestly, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. I am really freaked out because the first abortion really depressed me. I am afraid it will ruin my chances of getting pregnant some point down the road. Please help.
Dear Stephanie,
It is common and normal to have a delayed period for up to 3 months after an abortion. As long as you are not pregnant there is nothing to worry about. It will come back to normal eventually.
I would suggest that you buy a home urine pregnancy test (the one with two lines on it). If it comes back negative, there is no concern. If it is positive, email me again.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com
New York City
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Answers by Expert:
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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