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Expert: - 7/20/2010


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Last week i had an abortion and my breast hurts and they are getting bigger and bigger. Is there any medicine i can buy?

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Hello, Zama,

Are you sure the abortion actually worked? How far along were you, and what kind of abortion did you have? As for medicine, you should consult a doctor, rather than buying a medicine. I have never seen an over-the-counter medicine for breasts that hurt and get bigger. Any time you take a powerful drug without consulting a doctor, you are asking for trouble.

I hope you figure out what the problem is. If you are still pregnant, you should leave things alone. Abortion is dangerous and can kill you. Please don't take that kind of chance. Once is once too many. Let me know what you find out, and please take care.

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