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Expert: - 2/24/2011


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I have gone through Manual Vacuum Aspiration procedure on 21st of last month. I don't have any bleeding afterwards, had a cramping sensation after  had intercourse(which is been done with proper protection) last week. Its been 34 days now, and I still have not gone through my period. What should I do?

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It has just been almost 5 weeks.  It usually takes 4-6 weeks and sometimes 8 weeks before you get a period.  You may perform a pregnancy test now.  It should be negative.  If it is then you should just wait for your period.  If it is positive, you need to have an ultrasound.  

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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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