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I had a abortion at 6weeks due to hypernemisis dehydration low potassium all b/c I was unable to stop vomiting. even water came back up. I chickened out I am regretful :( . I have an appt with my obgyn its been one week. is it possible she will diagnose this as a miscarriage if I don't come clean? is it possible for her to tell its not a miscarry? what test will determine this?

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Dear Ryaan,
There is no way for her to know that you had an abortion - you will need to tell her you started to bleed, heavier than a period.  She may wonder why you didn't call when the bleeding was going on - but she will not be able to tell from any examinations or blood tests.
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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