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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Fertility post- Abortion | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a medical (pill) abortion at about 6 weeks on November 19/20. I have follow-up appointments ... A: Women ovulate two weeks after an abortion, however this doesn't always happen. Your period should ... | |
| can my doctor tell if i had an abortion | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I really hope you can answer this question, I am very worried. I went to see my doctor when I was ... A: Honestly, there is no way to hide it from her, if you lied and said you had a miscarriage, it would ... | |
| trying to get pregnant | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: my partner and i have been trying to conceive for the past 2 months and so far nothing has happen ... A: As long as you had no complications (retained tissue in your uterus or infection) with the abortions ... | |
| Emotions after an abortion | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion about 3 weeks ago and am having some issues. I was completely for my ... A: Yes, this is actually common. You are feeling psychological pain which in time will become easier. ... | |
| havent bleed for days after abortion | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: . im just so confused and i dont know whom to ask this question since iv told only a few bout my ... A: You shouldn't have been given abortion pills at 10 weeks gestation. You may still get a positive ... | |
| 13 days after and still heavy bleeding | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on Nov. 23rd. I have been bleeding very heavily for the past 13 days. I ... A: Very heavy bleeding is not normal after 13 days and is a sign of left over tissue in your uterus or ... | |
| abortion pills | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i know i asked you a question yesterday but today is the day im supposed to take the second two ... A: You're over 9 weeks pregnant now, so you shouldn't really be having a medical abortion as after 8 ... | |
| What happens durin a 1 month abortion? | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend is pregnant.she is 18 years old and we have decided to get an abortion because we are ... A: It depends if she has a medical abortion or a surgical abortion so I will explain both procedures. ... | |
| Bleeding. Should i worry | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Im 15 and had an abortion on the 11th of november. I stopped bleeding after the third day but I had ... A: The reason for your bleeding is because your uterus and cervix is not yet properly healed, the sex ... | |
| Abortion Complete and Still Bleeding | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I had an abortion done on Nov 4 and 2 weeks and 2 days after i am still bleeding. The test shows ... A: You don't need to worry too much unless you have been bleeding for more than 3 weeks. I think your ... | |
| Abortion | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Just wanted to know the signs of an infection after u had an abortion and how soon can u get ... A: Sometimes women get their period very quick after an abortion so this is nothing to worry about. You ... | |
| Pregnancy after a D&C | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 Totally | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 10/29/2009 |
| 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 periods | 10/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 10/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| help | 10/19/2009 |
| 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 questions | 10/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 10/16/2009 |
| 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 again | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| abortion | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 10/15/2009 |
| 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 do | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 up | 10/12/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| abortion | 10/11/2009 |
| 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&C | 10/10/2009 |
| 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 microdissection | 10/8/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 10/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| abortion | 10/2/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| abortion | 9/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| question | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/21/2009 |
| 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 pregnant | 9/20/2009 |
| 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 Clotting | 9/17/2009 |
| 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 Abortion | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 Abortion | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 history | 9/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 9/13/2009 |
| 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 bleeding | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 Abortion | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| misoprostol | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| advice | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| misoprostol | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abortion | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 Abortion | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Miscarriage | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Medical | 9/3/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 abortion | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| misoprostol | 9/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
Abortion
Answers by Expert:
Dr. Harriet Johnson
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Expertise
I have been an OB/GYN 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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