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Expert: - 1/15/2011


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I had a abortion on the 3rd of January and on the 6th of January, I had unprotected sex and he ejaculated inside of me. Is it possible that I am pregnant? I know that pregnancy tests will probably still say positive so how can I find out? What could my doctor do to find out for sure?

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We have seen patients get pregnant within the first week of an abortion.  You can ovulate at this time.  You should not be having sex because it increases the risk of infection.  If you do during the first 2 weeks, you should use condoms.  It is very risky.  If you do not want to be pregnant again, you should be more careful.  You will have to wait to see if you miss your period or you can have blood tests done in 4 weeks.  The number should be low.  

You always can use Emergency contraception-- Plan B within 72 hours.  It is too late now.
Here is a link
http://www.earlyabortionoptions.com/after-your-abortion/morning-after-pill.html  

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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.

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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

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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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