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Expert: - 4/29/2010


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6 weeks ago,i had a surgical abortion the gestional age was 12weeks. after the proceedure the doctor did an ultrsound and said that i have a empty uterine cavity. i bleed for about 3 days afterwards, then the last couple of weeks ive been spotting brown and sometimes bright red blood, but only enough to wear a pantyliner and usually when i wipe. i have recently had negitive pg tests, which i guess means that my hormones are getting back to normal? how will i know the difference between spotting brown and bright red blood and when my period comes? and is this colour of spotting normal? i'm not in any pain or anything. my partner and i want to concive straight again! help is this all normal?

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Hi Bree,

Thanks for your question. First thing that will help me advise you, why do you want to conceive again? I guess I need to ask why you had the abortion if you want to conceive. Anyway, please let me know. Did you have a post abortion checkup at least 2 weeks after the abortion?

If you feel that you are bleeding too much or for too long, please consult a doctor. This could be dangerous to your health. I think you should know when you have your period because it should be more normal like you used to have. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk privately.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl

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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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