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Expert: - 5/6/2011


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I had an abortion in October of 2010 and since then my period has been extremely abnormal.  When I do have it, which occurs every 5-6 weeks (before the procedure I was on a 28 day schedule), it lasts about 5-7 days and is so light that it rarely even warrents the use of a pantyliner.  It's a very faint light brown discharge, there is no red fresh-looking blood.  I have been reading about Asherman's syndrome, and I would like to know whether I should be worried about my almost absent periods considering that six months have passed since the procedure.

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You should just go an have a gynecological examination.  That unusually includes a thorough history, examination and an ultrasound.  You may also need blood work which would include a thyroid screen and hormone levels.  If that is all normal then there would be a concern.  But the doctor can try medications like Provera to stimulate your period.  Provera is a progesterone that thickens the lining of the uterus.  You take it for 7 days and then you have withdrawal bleeding.  The doctor would then try a birth control pill to regulate your cycle if you have no contraindications for taking it.  

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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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