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hi i just have a few questions reguarding post-abortion. i recently had an abortion 4 1/2 weeks ago. i started bc the first sunday after abortion. Since the abortion i have been bleeding lightly and some days heavy. It this normal? and just two days ago i have fresh blood with dark clots, im am scared that there might be something wrong.I also have been very hungry lately like im still pregnant eventhoughh the pregnancy test was negative. Can you tell me if this is all normal
This can be normal. You should continue the pill. Also, just remember that your increase in appetite can be due to the pill. Just watch your calorie intake. That is no reason to stop the pill. You should just start to exercise. The irregular bleeding should stop. Give it another 4 weeks.
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Answers by Expert:
Doctor Early Options
Expertise
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.
Experience
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
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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