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Expert: - 2/27/2010


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My husband and I had an unwanted pregnancy and I had a termination about a month ago. Yesterday, I felt my hormon levels were a little strange and I took a home pregnancy test. The results from the test indicate pregnancy. How likely is it that this is a false-positive???
Thanks,
PS My husband and I seriously need to look into better protection. Condoms aren't cutting it.

Answer
Sometimes, when you have a positive pregnancy test after an abortion, it is really from the leftover hormones after the abortion. But I can't tell you that for sure in an email. So it is best to go to a pregnancy resource center in a week or so and get a free test there. To find a location in U.S. go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Outside U.S. go to
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
I don't recommend any hormonal birth control methods because of side effects and risks. Another non-hormonal option besides condoms is Natural Family Planning. See if you can find some information about it and if not, I'll look for a link. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know what happens.

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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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