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Expert: - 5/4/2011


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I had all the signs of a pregnancy and found out I was pregnant. I took the abortion pill and two days later on Sunday I applied the patch.A week later I had sex because my period stopped. Two weeks after sex I am having back pains, dizzy, feels like i want to throw up and headaches. After research I found that the patch has a weight limit and I am over the weight. Am I having side effects from the patch, am I pregnant again or is my body messed up from everything its been through. After the abortion I did feel like I was back to normal but for the past few days I feel out of whack again.. Help

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Dear Aubrey,

I really can't tell you for sure but it was probably not advisable to take the abortion pill and use the patch as well. There have been articles noting that many women have had side effects from the patch and some have died. So anyway, the side effects could be from the patch or abortion pill or you could be pregnant. Sorry I can't tell you over the internet but you will have to get a pregnancy test to find out for sure. You can get a free one at a local pregnancy resource center. To find a center near you, go to http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know what happens. If you are pregnant again, what will you do this time?

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Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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