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I had a surgical abortion almost two weeks ago. At the time I was 13 weeks into my pregnancy. I have been bleeding but its mostly spotting and my breasts are slightly sore and lactating. I have not been getting sick or feeling nauseas. I know if I took a pregnancy test it would still show that I'm pregnant. I'm just very nervous that I might still be pregnant since I am lactating.
Hi Megan,
lactation is not abnormal after a 13 week abortion.
Just use a tight bra. Nothing else, and it will stop.
You not be pregnant after a surgical abortion of 13 weeks.
The pregtest though stays positive for 3 weeks as pregnancy hormones leave the blood slowly.
No worry and good luck,
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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