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Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 7/12/2011


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Im at 4weeks of conception when i used misoprostol in the vagina.i had mild cramping for 2 hours and then i bled slightly.its a brown blood.i passed tissue and a blood clot about an 2 inch twice. And now my spotting continues for 2 weeks now. My question is my abortion failed?

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Hi dear Jill,
after 4 weeks the embryo is still very small and can pass in a bloodclot without you noticing it.
So I think the interruption went well.
After three weeks the pregnancy test is negative again.
So do such a test three weeks after the days of the cramps and the passing of the tissue.
Good luck, and no worry.
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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