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Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 2/7/2011


Question
I had a medical abortion, taking the last set of pills on Jan. 6, it was successful. If I conceived two weeks after having this successful abortion (around Jan. 17-19), would I have the possibilities of birth defects due to the chemicals that were in my body from the Jan. 6 abortion? Could the chemicals have affected my eggs? And how long would you recommend we wait until trying to conceive again?

Answer
Hi Dear Deedee,

It is better to wait at least two normal periods before trying to get pregnant again.
The uterus has to relax and heal after the abortion.
The used chemicals have left your body already and your "eggs" are not disturbed though.
Does that answer your question ?
Bests,

Dr Shan

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Shan Yi Sheng

Expertise

I know the ins and outs about abortion precedures, the possibilities and problems. Problems concerning contraception after abortion, and complications.

Experience

Since 1968 I have worked as physician in several abortion clinics in Taiwan and also worked in Europe. (Britain, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.)

Organizations
NGvA (Netherlands) ISAD (International) NAF (USA)

Publications
"The Finks technique" ( on second trimester abortion.)Monography. Stimezo, Netherlands Co-edited: Nederlands Handboek voor de Abortushulpverlening.

Education/Credentials
MD, University of Taipei. PhD, University of Utrecht

Awards and Honors
Member of Honour (ISAD) Member of Honour NGvA Netherlands

Past/Present Clients
I performed over 120.000 abortions in my live. I speak Mandarin, English, French, Dutch, German,and Spanish.

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