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Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 9/5/2011


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Hi Shan,
I got my abortion done through the abortion pill under the guidance of a medical practitioner. I was 7 weeks pregnant at that time. I have vaginal bleeding since 24th July. It had reduced considerably and then from last one week fresh bleeding started (similar to my period). How can I know if the abortion is complete? and also is this fresh bleeding normal? My Gyn is out of country and I am very apprehensive of seeing a new doctor. Please help I am very scared.

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Hi dear Kriti,

periods after an abortion are often irregular and unpredictable.
Incomplete abortions of a 7 weeks pregnancy normally leave no rests.
And if so, the uterus will clean itself with the periods coming.
Just be patient. All it needs is time.
No worry.
Take care,
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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