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This was my first abortion i am 18 and i got it about 4 says ago. My breast where already beginning to enlarge but this morning they started leaking liquid. They are very hard in certain spot and they are very tender. my concern is i didn't take the meds that the doctor gave me i started to day i wasnt able to get to a pharmacy. but i drank dairy after the abortion with in a hour or two but where do i stand with my health..?
Dear Salena,
It's normal and common to have enlarged and tender breast for weeks after an abortion. It is also common for them to leak fluid. The hormones of pregnancy cause this. It is also common for there to be certain areas where they are tender. Within two weeks you should notice these symptoms getting less - the swelling and tenderness should go down. It may take up to several months for it to go away completely. If you are not noticing a decrease in the next few weeks, you should call your doctor.
There is more information about symptoms after abortion on my website: http://www.earlyabortionoptions.com
I hope this this helpful,
Doctor Joan
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Answers by Expert:
Doctor Early Options
Expertise
We are a group of family doctors who provide abortion care for over a decade. We can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. We run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. Please do not ask "private" questions so that other women can learn from your experience. Please tell me what country you are from so that we can better help you.
Experience
Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care.
Organizations:
National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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