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Expert: - 11/30/2007


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i just had an abortion october 17 i was 6 weeks and one day pregnant. my husband and i got right back into bussiness a week later. active from oct 24 to nov 04 but no more after that. i never went back for the follow up but i saw the doctor this monday nov 26 and my test came back positive 1-2 to 2-3 weeks pregnant to be more accurate 166.0 HCG QN. Can i really be pregnant again or could the abortion have gone wrong? if i am i am going to keep this one but will my past abortion have any negative effects on my new unborn baby?

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Dear Kristin,
A bHCG of 166 could still be remaining hormones from the October pregnancy, or it could be a very early new pregnancy.  A lingering hormone level is completely normal and common - even up to two months. They will have to repeat the blood test to be sure either way.  It cannot be a continuing pregnancy - the numbers would be in the ten thousands at this stage.  
If it is a new pregnancy, there are no concerns for the pregnancy if you decide to keep it; and there are no health concerns for you if you decide to end it.
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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