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Expert: - 12/29/2007


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I had to have a D&C when I was 11 weeks pregnant. We found out at the ultrasound that there was no heartbeat and growth stopped at 10 wks 6days. My D&C was on Dec.12 07. It is possible to get pregnant before the next period? If so, how likely?

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Lauren,
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant before your next period.  As far as likelihood, your fertility should be the same the month after an abortion as any other time.  There is some thought that women become more fertile right after an abortion, but this has not been proven.  There is no harm continuing the pregnancy if this is the case.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan

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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.

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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

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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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