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About Dr. Harriet Johnson
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Expertise
I have been a Gynecologist for 3 years and can help women of any age with their decision, answer questions on the procedures, the emotional perspective of abortion, problems, concerns and my personal experience etc. I am here to give help and advice with no interest in judging people what ever the situation may be.

Experience
OB/GYN Physician for 3 years. I work very closely with abortion and all the issues that come with it. I myself have had an abortion and understand every aspect of it.

Education/Credentials
Graduated from medical school with an MD degree and then went on to complete my residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. I am board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

   

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In Category  Abortion

SubjectDate Asked

Pregnancy after a D&C11/7/2009
  Q: I had an ultrasound september 9th and I miscarried, and the baby had already been dead for over 2 ...
  A: It isn't too soon, usually I recommend waiting at least one month before trying again. If your body ...
Confused Totally11/6/2009
  Q: I got my 3 ultrasound done on Nov 4, 2009 and it read 7 weeks 5 days pgnt And I am due on Jun 18, ...
  A: You add 40 weeks from your last menstrual period. I can't predict which day you conceived as you ...
One month post abortion11/2/2009
  Q: I had an abortion on 9/16/09 at seven weeks conception. I had minimal bleeding and minimal pain. I ...
  A: This may or may not be normal, it's hard to tell without examination. I definitely think you should ...
Sex after abortion10/31/2009
  Q: I had an abortion on October 17, two weeks ago. They told me to not put anything in my vagina or ...
  A: After 2-3 days of taking the pill, you will be protected from pregnancy, so you're definitely ...
bleeding after abortion10/30/2009
  Q: i had an abortion 4 weeks ago. after 2 weeks the bleeding had stopped. me and my boyfriend has sex a ...
  A: As long as you aren't experiencing pain with the bleeding then this is normal as you may bleed ...
8 weeks after abortion10/29/2009
  Q: I had a surgical abortion performed at 7 weeks of pregnancy. It has now been 8 weeks since the ...
  A: If the ultrasounds have ruled out left over tissue then your pregnancy hasn't continued. I am ...
Abortion complication?10/29/2009
  Q: I had a surgical abortion at 5 weeks. This was a few months ago, and I'm currently on my second ...
  A: I'm worried that you may have left over tissue inside your uterus which has caused infection, this ...
chang in periods10/28/2009
  Q: i had a termination about 8 years ago when i was 20 yrs old in england. I think i went thru the ...
  A: After the abortion, your hormones never returned to normal, this is the cause of the change in your ...
Abortion10/26/2009
  Q: Dr. Johnson my question is about birth control after an abortion, if I decide to take the birth ...
  A: It's normal to miss your period after an abortion as your body is trying to return to normal. ...
HEAVY bleeding and clots beginning 8wks after abortion (15w6d)10/24/2009
  Q: It's nearly 8 am and I am lying awake in bed, worrying myself sick. I've been reading things online ...
  A: I'm concerned that you may have AVM, however it may just be your hormones. When your body returns to ...
help10/19/2009
  Q: hey i think i'am infertile .. because i have had an abortion, when the docters checked up after the ...
  A: Your doctor would have detected an infection. I believe something else is the cause for the pain ...
Abortion... Yes or No?10/17/2009
  Q: I just recently discovered I was pregnant, so I told my boyfriend, and of course he was NOT ok with ...
  A: I can't tell you what to do, however from what you have told me, I feel as if you aren't yet ...
post abortion questions10/16/2009
  Q: I had an abortion ( my first and last) 2 days ago and regret doing it. How long will it take for ...
  A: It's not in any way wrong to feel the need to replace the baby, most women feel this way after an ...
Abortion10/16/2009
  Q: Im just a teenager and i really don't know what to do:(.. i know it's a very big mistake that i have ...
  A: You will need to visit your doctor before you can have an abortion. There is an abortion that can be ...
could i be pregnant again10/15/2009
  Q: I had an abortion 5 weeks ago, when I 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I regret the decision but ...
  A: It's hard to tell if this could be a new pregnancy or not. Most likely you do still have the ...
abortion10/15/2009
  Q: you never answered my questions, im the student from falt rock middle and were researching the topic ...
  A: I did answer your question, maybe you didn't receive it. Sorry. 1) Abortion can affect the ...
Abortion10/15/2009
  Q: What's the longest it should take to get a period after an abortion? It has been six weeks now and ...
  A: I think you should take a pregnancy test as the withdrawal method is an unreliable form of ...
i don't know what to do10/14/2009
  Q: I don't know what to do, i found out that i was pregnant (i'm now 3 months preg) i'm still in school ...
  A: Have you experienced all of the life that you want to or that you are okay without experiencing for ...
bleed after abortion10/13/2009
  Q: i had a surgical abortion at 3wks on the aug.06.09 i was diagnose before with pcod and ...
  A: There is a possibility that your periods have become regular. I advise you visit your doctor because ...
Abortion10/13/2009
  Q: I am still bleeding. Is that normal?
  A: As long as you have no complications then it is normal, sometimes women bleed for long amounts of ...
mifepristone with out misoprostol follow up10/12/2009
  Q: I am forty years old and became pregnant while on contraception. My daughter who is four was born ...
  A: As long as there is no longer any tissue left inside your uterus then misoprostol is not needed. ...
abortion10/11/2009
  Q: I am a student at Flat Rock Middle School and I participate in the English honors class. Our class ...
  A: 1) Abortion can affect the abortionist, especially late in the pregnancy because the baby looks a ...
Pain after D&C10/10/2009
  Q: Would first like to thank you for your time. I had missed misscarriage, i was 9 weeks but the baby ...
  A: Pain after a d&c is normal and should be gone after about 10 days, however unbearable pain is not ...
abortion and microdissection10/8/2009
  Q: I have an interesting question/story for you.... My ex-girlfriend got pregnant- positive test in ...
  A: An induced abortion is the procedure done to end a pregnancy, therefore she definitely had an ...
second trimester abortion10/7/2009
  Q: I was 21 weeks pregnant, i had a termination 3 weeks back by infusion of ethacrine. iam bleeding yet ...
  A: It is not necessary to wear an abdominal belt. Get plenty of rest for at least 2 weeks. Eat healthy ...
abortion10/2/2009
  Q: I had an abortion after early 8 weeks of pregnancy through D/C method. But after the procedure, i ...
  A: Postabortal syndrome is blocking of the cervix by either tissue or clots after the procedure, and ...
Bloating after abortion9/30/2009
  Q: About 3 months ago i had a surgical abortion. I never went back for my follow-up visit but since ...
  A: Did you have any complications? I advise you visit your doctor because you may have a blockage in ...
Doctor Advice?9/29/2009
  Q: I had an abortion early this month. I have not gone back to my doctor to get checked up because I am ...
  A: It is very important to go to the follow up appointment because the doctor needs to check for ...
abortion9/26/2009
  Q: Good evening, i am writing to enquire about my abortion which i had 4 years ago. I had a surgical ...
  A: Complications during abortion can cause infertility. Because you have been trying for over 1 year go ...
Need Advice Please...9/24/2009
  Q: Dr. Johnson my concern is that I had an abortion 26 days ago to be exact, today I started bleeding ...
  A: If you had no complications with your abortion then it is your uterus healing. It is normal to bleed ...
Interview questions about abortion =)9/23/2009
  Q: =) For one of my class assignments, i am required to conduct an interview about abortion... and ...
  A: 1) 18-24 years is the most common age group for abortions. 2) Abortions cause no increased risk for ...
question9/22/2009
  Q: I had an abortion about 8 years ago and I am wondering if this will affect my ability to get ...
  A: Unless you have been trying to conceive for over a year your doctor will not perform any fertility ...
Sex after abortion9/21/2009
  Q: I had an abortion at around 3 months and 2 weeks and it's been a week, how long will it take for my ...
  A: Make sure your fiance wears a condom for the first few weeks to prevent infection, also he will not ...
getting pregnant9/20/2009
  Q: If the days in between you menustral cycle are not regular, for example most woman get their period ...
  A: Sometimes, irregular periods are a sign of anovulation. Anovulatory cycles are menstrual cycles ...
How do we... go about this?9/17/2009
  Q: Dr. Johnson, First, I'd like to thank you for your time spent answering my question. It's wonderful ...
  A: The laws on abortions differ from state to state. In some states, parental permission is required ...
After Abortion Pill Clotting9/17/2009
  Q: Johnson, On August 28th, I took the abortion pill. I was 5 weeks 2 days along. When I had my ...
  A: It's not normal to bleed this heavy after an abortion. I suggest an immediate visit to your doctor ...
Pregnancy and Abortion9/16/2009
  Q: I had an abortion 5 years ago; I just recently found out I am pregnant and I have menstrual like ...
  A: Hormones trigger your uterus to expand to get ready for the growing baby. This may cause cramps, ...
After Abortion9/16/2009
  Q: I was wondering a couple different things towards my recent abortion that I had about 3 weeks ago. ...
  A: It is not normal to have severe cramps, and as you said something left your vagina I am concerned ...
D&C after miscarriage but have a checkered history9/13/2009
  Q: I have had 3 abortions in the past. One in 1996, 2001 and 2003, all went well with no ...
  A: The risk of complication with a D&C is much smaller than the risks of high blood pressure and ...
Abortion9/13/2009
  Q: I had an abortion on the 3rd August using the medical abortion pill.On the 14th August i went to my ...
  A: The birth control you are taking can sometimes make your periods irregular for the first 3 months so ...
Abortions...9/13/2009
  Q: I'm wondering about abortions - and i see you can answer a few questions for me. I'm only 16; but ...
  A: One of the most common affects of an abortion is inflammation of the cervix. The results of this ...
how long will have bleeding9/10/2009
  Q: I took the the 1st pill associate with the abortion pill on 8/12 orally @ the abortion clinic and ...
  A: It could be linked with the birth control you are taking. Bleeding this long without any pause is ...
Pregnancy After Medical Abortion9/10/2009
  Q: Whooo...ok. I am a 32 y.o. female. I had a medical abortion on August 18, 2009. I was 3 wks ...
  A: The grayish tissue you passed definitely sounds like the gestational sac. I feel that you needed ...
misoprostol9/10/2009
  Q: I found out I was 2-3weeks pregnant on the 7th of sept, did not want to go through with the ...
  A: Continued pregnancies are more common in very early abortions. An ultrasound will reveal if the ...
advice9/9/2009
  Q: Good EVENING, I wonder if you can answer my question, and if you can please be honest with me. I am ...
  A: I will be honest with you. From what you have described to me this could either end up in ...
misoprostol9/9/2009
  Q: I found out I was 2-3weeks pregnant on the 7th of sept, did not want to go through with the ...
  A: Some women do not bleed straight away and it could take up to 72 hours for the bleeding to start so ...
Abortion9/8/2009
  Q: I would be grateful for your opinion.I recently had surgical abortion on the 8th July last ...
  A: Yes an infection will show up on the swabs your doctor took. Twitching is quite uncommon but it is ...
Abortion9/7/2009
  Q: I would be grateful for your opinion.I recently had surgical abortion on the 8th July last ...
  A: From what you have described I don't believe you are still pregnant however I am concerned you may ...
Getting pregnany after abortion9/7/2009
  Q: I'm 30 years old and i've had about four abortions in the past and the last was in 2005. Now i've ...
  A: There is a risk that abortion can cause scarring inside the uterus but this is usually when ...
Back pain & cramping after abortion9/7/2009
  Q: I had a medical abortion 2 days ago (I was 10+ weeks apparently) and was told it was incomplete and ...
  A: The pain you are experiencing is normal as the abortion was incomplete and probably will not go away ...
Heavy bleeding 1 month after abortion9/6/2009
  Q: My LMP was June 26. I had medical abortion with misoprostol first week of august. I took 6 pcs, 2 ...
  A: It is normal to bleed up to 5 weeks after an abortion however the large blood clots you had are ...
Sex after a Medical Abortion9/5/2009
  Q: The first answer you gave me was very helpful. I just emailed you about a Medical Abortion I had ...
  A: I always advise no sex for about 2-4 weeks unless there is no longer any bleeding. Because you are ...
What should I expect now?9/5/2009
  Q: It's been almost two weeks since I had a medical abortion. I am a married mother of 4 and we ...
  A: If you bled a lot during the first week most likely the abortion was successful. However only an ...
Miscarriage9/4/2009
  Q: I had a missed abortion at 9 weeks. We saw healthy heartbeats at 6 weeks and 8 weeks. On the 9th ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. The pain and bleeding is normal, your body is cleaning ...
Medical9/3/2009
  Q: Hey, finally a way to connect with a doctor. I am starting my undergraduate in Biology in a few days ...
  A: 1) Study..hard! Get good grades. Volunteer at a hospital or do something medically related for ...
Two months after abortion9/2/2009
  Q: I had a surgical abortion on July 09. I was seven and a half weeks pregnant. Everything went fine, I ...
  A: It is not normal to have spotting or bleeding this long after an abortion. But it could be linked to ...
+ PT after abortion9/2/2009
  Q: my friends wife was 3months pregnant when they commited abortion. after a week when they took ...
  A: The reason for the positive tests is because she will still have HCG levels in her body which means ...
misoprostol9/1/2009
  Q: I was given mifeprex and then two doses of misoprostol. I have take the misoprostol but had no ...
  A: You didn't state when you were given them, also you should have been given four tablets of ...

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