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Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 11/18/2010


Question
Dr Shan i had an medical abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy
its been exactly 2 weeks now.The problem is i am still
bleeding though it is light ..is this what is called
spotting?.
Also mixed with the blood is some thick bits like flesh i
dont know how else to describe it (its quite thick and
brown)..is this normal? and how long does one bleed after a
medical abortion?Thanks in advance

Answer
Hi Mimi,
After a medical abortion bleeding patterns are irregular for a prolonged time.
Periods are irregular too. As long as the bloodloss is not to heavy there is nothing to worry. Sometimes there is old blood, dark colored, sometimes clots.
All normal.
Take care, there are no safe days !
If you do not want a baby, always have only safe sex.
Hope this is helpful .
Bye bye for now,
Dr Shan

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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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