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Expert: - 7/30/2011


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Hi, I had an abortion 6 weeks ago and today I experienced heavy cramping and what I believed was my period. But when I checked again a few hours later, it was light and almost nonexistent. Is this normal?
I have had unprotected sex but it was not finished for either side, and I have taken motrin for the cramps if that affects anything.

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Hi Nicole,

Yes, you can have irregular cycles after an abortion. It's because of the hormones and irregularities in your body.

May I ask why you are having unprotected sex, if you don't want to have a baby? Or why did you have your abortion? Please let me know how you are doing. You may email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. If you experience any  post-abortion problems, emotional or spiritual let me know as I provide free post abortion healing counseling. Hope to hear from you soon.

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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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