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Hi there,
I just had a D&C abortion 2 days ago and the day of the abortion i bleed only for a few hours very slightly it that normal and now 2 days after i started bleeding but very lightly it that normal and i dont have severe pain just annoying pain under my stomach area not my abdominal area is that normal and how long does the soreness last after the abortion
Dear Mitchell,
I have heard of discomfort from a D&C lasting for days to a week. The main thing to be aware of is whether the pain is getting worse. Pain that increases, does not respond to common over the counter medications (like ibuprofen 600mg or 800 mg), or hurts when you jump is not normal. Low level constant pain is normal, but it should be getting better in a few days.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
EarlyAbortionOptions.com
New York City
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| Comment | Thanks for your response you have answer my question about my pains, but did not get an answer for the light bleeding if it was normal thanks for your help. | ||
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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.
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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