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Expert: - 11/13/2007


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Hi. I am 10 weeks and am scheduled for a surgical abortion later this week. My concerns are
1. My doctor called me today to say that I have bleeding between my placenta and uterus. I am not currently vaginally bleeding but was for 2 weeks after a vaginal ultrasound at 6 weeks.
2. I was using protection (spermacide) when I got pregnant this time. I was pregnant and had a surgical abortion approx six to seven months ago, and was using condoms at that time. I am worried that having 2 abortions so close together could be too risky health wise.
PLEASE HELP!!!

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Dear Christina,
There are no concerns with having a second abortion, even at one or two months later, so you will be completely fine.  The abortions should not affect your fertility.  As far as the bleeding, subchorionic bleeding is typically normal and of no concern in ending a pregnancy; however I can't tell you for sure without reviewing your actual records.  It would be best to call your doctor and see if he or she has concerns.
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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