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Expert: - 8/5/2010


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It has been exactly 8 weeks since I had an abortion and I still haven't had a period. I had sex with my boyfriend 4 weeks after the abortion using protection. Is it normal not to have a period this long?

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Dear Nicole,

Did you have a post abortion checkup? This should have been scheduled so you would know what is going on. I don't know how normal it is to wait 8 weeks to have a period but I do know that a woman's cycle can be abnormal after an abortion.

I would seek medical advice. Please let me know what happens.
You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more and you can give me an update.

Sincerely,
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).

Education/Credentials
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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