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Hi, i had a surgical abortion (12 weeks pregnancy) early december 2009. it's been more than a month and i still havent gotten my period yet. i read that it only take 4weeks for a woman to recover from abortion. also, my doctor asked me to take birth control pills (yasmin) after the abortion but i did not as i want to wait until i get my period. is it normal for me to miss my period and also, should i start taking the birth control pills immediately?
Hi Amy,
You doc was right.
When you start with Yasmin immediately after the abortion you are much faster back in your normal period scheme.
Do not worry. Just patience will do the trick. Periods after abortion are fully unpredictable, possibly for months.
CiaO,
dr Shan
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Answers by Expert:
Shan Yi Sheng
Expertise
I know the ins and outs about abortion precedures, the possibilities and problems. Problems concerning contraception after abortion, and complications.
Experience
Since 1968 I have worked as physician in several abortion clinics in Taiwan and also worked in Europe. (Britain, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.)
Organizations
NGvA (Netherlands)
ISAD (International)
NAF (USA)
Publications
"The Finks technique" ( on second trimester abortion.)Monography. Stimezo, Netherlands
Co-edited: Nederlands Handboek voor de Abortushulpverlening.
Education/Credentials
MD, University of Taipei.
PhD, University of Utrecht
Awards and Honors
Member of Honour (ISAD)
Member of Honour NGvA Netherlands
Past/Present Clients
I performed over 120.000 abortions in my live.
I speak Mandarin, English, French, Dutch, German,and Spanish.
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