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Expert: - 9/1/2009


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i had a medical abortion on july 12th i went back for my checkup on the 24th and everything had gone as planned well they put me on the depo provera shot that day and to this day i am spotting and it is dark is this normal or is something wrong b/c everytime i've gotten on the depo shot before i stopped any type of bleeding immediately i'm just a little confused and looking for an answer as to why this is happening

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Hi Miranda,

I don't recommend the depo shot because of side effects and risks. Perhaps the bleeding is not from the depo but from the medical abortion. We have been receiving reports from women who have medical abortions that there is excessive and/or extended bleeding. Please go to a doctor if you have any doubt about your bleeding. There are accounts of women bleeding to death and also have grave complications. So please be careful and watch your bleeding closely. Consider going back to your doctor about this. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and tell me how you are doing.

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Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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