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Expert: - 8/12/2009


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I just had an abortion an July 9 of this year. I went to my foloow up about a week ago still having large clots. The doctor had given me Reclipsen as a form of borth control, but I was having sever side effects, incldung blurred vision and abnormal aches.  I am now on my third day of Microgestin Fe 1/20 and i am having severe bleeding and large bloog clots. Is it normal to have the side effect with switching birth control after 4 weeks after an abortion?

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Dear Sasha,
This kind of bleeding you are experiencing with large blood clots and heavy flow is not typical of switching birth control.  It is more likely from the abortion itself, and you should call the clinic or doctor where you had the abortion completed.  They should talk about your symptoms with you, and decide if you need an evaluation.
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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