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Expert: Doctor Joan
Date: 10/6/2007
Subject: I had sex one week after my abortion
Question
Hi i am 34yrs old. I had a termination done on sept. 26. On oct 4 i had sex with my partner. We did not use any protection. But he we did practice the withdrawal method. How long after a termination can you actually become pregnant.
TOMORROW IS GOING TO BE 6 WKS SINCE I HAD MY TERMINATION DONE I STILL HAVEN'T HAD A MENSTRUAL CYCLE. LAST NIGHT NOV 4 I TOOK A EPT TEST. IT CAME BACK NEGATIVE. WHICH I AM HAPPY. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN I SHOULD HAVE A MENSTRUAL CYCLE AGAIN. ALSO HOW LONG AFTER A TERMINATION DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU TO GET YOUR CYCLE.
Hi Deirdre,
As long as you are not pregnant, there is nothing to worry about. This is normal. It can take two months to get your period, and I've seen longer. Your cycle will come back. You just have to be careful, because you definitely can get pregnant.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
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Answers by Expert:
Doctor Early Options
Expertise
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.
Experience
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
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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