Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 2/9/2010

Question
Hello,
my question is can my abortion had failed? I had gotten my period aug 12th and had became officially pregnant aug 28,2009. I made a really bad choice and terminated the baby on Oct 3,2009. After the abortion I didnt have too much bleeding infact it only lasted for two days and stopped than reoccured but light. On nov15 i had gotten a light spotty period since i was 12years old my period has always been regular and now the bleeding is irregular and bleeds on and off. I still think im pregnant because i am still expiercing lightheadedness, headaches, back aches, my stomach is getting harder my bellys growing and sometimes i even feel soft pokes weight gain and frequent peeing. the only reason why i dont know is because i had an abortion but it was many months ago and i still feel the same. I would greatly appereciate if you share with me what you think, have a wonderful evening =] .

Answer
Hi Kiera,
the best way to find out if you are pregnant is making a pregtest, or have an ultrasound made.
Periods after an abortion can stay irregular for a prolonged time. So no worry about that.
If you had unprotected sex after the abortion you can be pregnant again of course.
On and off bleeding during pregnancy is almost impossible, so to be sure about this
all, see a doctor or at least do this Pregtest. Available from all pharmacies.
Good luck,
Dr Shan