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I had an aspiration abortion a week ago and after that week I had unprotected sex and my partner did not pull out can I be pregnant ?
Hello, Ms. Lopez,
It is very unlikely you are pregnant from that incident. Pregnancy hormones take awhile to dissipate. You will still feel and test pregnant for awhile. There is always the possibility that the abortion missed the baby, in which case, you're still pregnant, but not pregnant again. If you are still pregnant, leave things alone. Abortion is dangerous, and can cause you serious harm.
Your partner is using you for his pleasure, and you are taking the consequences. You deserve to live free of fear of pregnancy. It doesn't matter if sex is "protected" or not. Protection doesn't work anyway. But you really need to talk to him about respecting you and your body. He owes it to you to protect you from abortion. If you are not in a position to have a child, he is not caring for you and protecting you to put you at risk. Sex has a higher purpose: to bond two people together. It's not just for "fun". You deserve a man who will cherish you, which means putting your well being ahead of his own. Please do have a talk with him. Let me know what he says. Take care.
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Pat G
Expertise
I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of eleven. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.
Experience
I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.
Education/Credentials
I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.
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