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Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 2/21/2011


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I had a surgical abortion 10 years ago in 2001. I was 7 weeks along.  I had no complications following the procedure. My question is - will I be able to conceive now and will I be at higher risk for miscarriage because of my abortion? I am now married and we'd like to start our family but I am plagued with the fear of never being able to become pregnant as a result of electing surgical abortion. Are there any reasons why a surgical abortion would effect future pregnancies? Thank you for answering.

Answer
Hi dear Felicia,
If you have regular periods, and a fertile man, there is no reason to worry.
I know the horror stories the anti's want to trouble you with in the US,
(like " the expert " Pat. G. on this list) but in most parts of the civilized world we are sure
that a surgical ab. in an early  state does no harm at all.

Enjoy life and get as many kids as you want.
CiaO,
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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