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I had an abortion on 10/05/2007. I stared my birth control patch 2 days later on Sunday. My boyfriend and I had sex on 10/31 when the condom "burst". That was not a week my patch was on but I was not on my period, just light spotting after the intercourse. My question is now on Dec. 19 I feel pregnant again. Just a bit sick on my stomach not the whole headache and tender breast. Is there a high possibility I am pregnant again? I have done some research and found that it could be side effects of the patch or just my body still trying to heal from the procedure. I am so nervous and confused. Please help! Thank you for your time.
Dear Keta,
If you started the patch within days of the procedure and took it as you were supposed to, changing it weekly for three weeks, then taking it off one week to get your period, you should have no concerns. It is ok to have sex the week you are off the patch - you are protected against pregnancy. You may want to check a home pregnancy test, just to reassure yourself.
I hope this is helpful,
Doctor Joan
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| Comment | Thank you so much. I feel at ease now, but I will take a home test if I don't start my period during my patch free week. Thank you so much for your timeliness. I was biting my nails! | ||
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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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