| Subject | Date Asked |
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| abortion | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I got an abortion when I was exactly 12 weeks pregnant on July 29th, I was supposed to go to a ...
A: The best thing to do in this situation would be to check a urine pregnancy test. You can get one at ...
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| Bleeding after medical abortion | 11/18/2009 |
Q: For two weeks Ive been reading your medical advice on abortion as i had one last october 21. ...
A: It sounds like everything is normal. The amount of bleeding in a medical abortion depends on how ...
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| infertility after abortion | 11/16/2009 |
Q: my name is Zimbini I have a 27 year old sister she came to me last week crying and confessing to me ...
A: There is usually no difficulty with conceiving a normal pregnancy after several abortions. Routine ...
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| Termination of pregnancy | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion last month oct.19 and i had unprotected sex with my partner two weeks later. (He ...
A: It is possible that you are pregnant again after your termination of pregnancy. You can get ...
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| missed period.. am i pregnant? | 11/16/2009 |
Q: the last time i had my period was Oct 12 - 14 (if im not mistaken) i had sex on Oct. 25 and 26. ...
A: The best thing for you to do would be to check a pregnancy test. You can purchase one in a drug ...
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| Plan B, emergency contraception | 11/15/2009 |
Q: ! I had an abortion on 11/06/09. I had sexual intercourse (unprotected, yes I know I'm stupid) one ...
A: emergency contraception. Since you had unprotected sex one week after an abortion, you are "on the ...
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| heavy bleeding after abortion, very early abortion | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion 5 weeks ago when I was around 4 weeks pregnant. I have recently started bleeding ...
A: It is fairly common to have heavy bleeding with clots weeks or even a month after an abortion. It ...
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| pregnancy after abortion, emergency contraception | 11/15/2009 |
Q: my abortion was oct 10 2009 i was nine weeks i bleed for two weeks. my first sexual encounter was ...
A: Yes, brown discharge can indicate you are getting your period. This is common after an abortion. ...
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| discharge after abortion, pregnancy after abortion | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion on oct, 12 2009 then I went and did my check up on oct 27 ,2009 my doctor said I ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion, so I wouldn't be concerned that ...
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| bleeding after abortion, period after abortion | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Ihad first aboortion on 10th jan, 2009 and i had second on 13th nov, 2009.my ouestion is when i had ...
A: It is normal to either bleed heavily or lightly after an abortion. I would have no concerns about ...
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| bleeding, cramping, continuing pregnancy after abortion pill | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I've recently taken the abortion pill to terminate a pregnancy. I did see huge clots a few hours ...
A: You should definitely see a doctor, to make sure that the pregnancy didn't continue. The failure ...
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| pregnancy after abortion, emergency contraception | 11/14/2009 |
Q: my abortion was oct 10 2009 i was nine weeks i bleed for two weeks. my first sexual encounter was ...
A: The best thing you can do to relieve your concerns is to take another pregnancy test. If it was ...
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| Black discharge after abortion | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Good day, I had an abortion some time ago, and now I had over a month without my menstruation and 3 ...
A: There is nothing to be concerned with regarding dark or black blood after an abortion. It just ...
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| brown discharge and birth control pills after abortion | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion just under 3 weeks ago, i started taking the pill 3 days after the abortion, i ...
A: As long as you started taking birth control pills within a week of the abortion, they should be ...
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| am i pregnant? | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i was having a lot of unprotected sex with my ex at one time. i am on birth control so i still let ...
A: The best thing to do would be to take a pregnancy test. Maybe you have a friend or a relative who ...
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| light period, Am I pregnant? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have a question. I had an abortion on sept.30. I had unpected sex after and I got my period on ...
A: It is possible that you are pregnant. Sometimes you can get spotting or bleeding with early ...
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| Abortion pill 2 months ago - vaginal bleeding | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Joan, I took the abortion pill the first week of Sept and was about 5-6 weeks pregnant. I had ...
A: Unfortunately the bleeding you are describing is fairly common and normal with the Abortion Pill. I ...
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| abortion pills, mifepristone, misoprostol, medical abortion | 11/10/2009 |
Q: What is the right way to take the abortion pills? I read about different ways of taking two ...
A: mifepristone and misoprostol. It is an excellent question. Many women are confused about the best ...
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| bleeding after abortion pills | 11/10/2009 |
Q: Joan, I live in the United States. It has been a little over 2 weeks since I took the abortion ...
A: It is common and normal to have bleeding that stops for weeks, and then starts again after taking ...
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| Bleeding after Abortion Pill, cramping after abortion pill | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I recently had a medical abortion, in which the first set of pills did not completely work. I then ...
A: It is common and normal to have bleeding that stops for weeks, and then starts again after taking ...
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| sex , infection after surgical abortion | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had a surgical abortion done on October 30th,2009 and i had unprotected sex on November 8th, ...
A: If it has been at least one week since the abortion, you have minimal risk of developing an ...
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| bleeding after abortion pill | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I am 4-5 wk and took 2 insert pill, started cramping and bleeding a few hrs later but not heavy. ...
A: It is common and normal to have irregular bleeding for weeks to months after taking the Abortion ...
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| Abortion | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion the middle of October. The last time i had sex was 2 weeks before my abortion ...
A: There is no way that you could be pregnant from sex that occured before an abortion. The only way ...
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| i dont want to got pregnant | 11/8/2009 |
Q: im here in muslim country right, im working here.. and since this is muslim country being pregnant ...
A: There are no pills that you can take now to avoid being pregnant. Emergency contraception or Plan B ...
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| No Menstral Cyle after Misoprostol Abortion | 11/7/2009 |
Q: On Sep.17 "09" I took 400mg of Misoprostol and within about 6 hours had regular bleeding and passed ...
A: It is definitely possible that the abortion was not complete. Unfortunately, this is common with ...
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| Abortion pill, what to expect, bleeding | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have read some of your answers and was wondering if you could help me, i am from the uk ...
A: Generally there should be no issue with your leaving for Disneyland 5 days after taking the Abortion ...
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| bleeding, spotting after abortion | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I would really appreciate a response asap since I am getting worried and since I have severe anxiety ...
A: The spotting you are describing is common and usually normal. Spotting wtih red or brown blood for ...
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| bleeding, birth control after surgical abortion | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 2mths ago, and was given antibiotics to prevent an infection. I took this ...
A: There may be several reasons for a delayed period after a surgical abortion. From what I can tell, ...
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| I want to stop my pregnancy | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I just found out last Tuesday That I am pregnant. I took two pregnancy tests and were both positive. ...
A: I see many women in your situation who want to end a pregnancy, but do not have a close person in ...
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| Pill for abortion, can I get it online? | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me more about taking a pill for an abortion? Can you get the abortion pill on line or ...
A: Taking pills for an abortion, or "medical abortion" is a safe and effective way to end early ...
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| Pregnant after abortion, abortion pill | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I live in australia. On the 16th of october i had an abortion where two tablets were inserted inside ...
A: Brown discharge is common and normal after the Abortion Pill, and may come and go for weeks to ...
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| miscarriage | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I think I am having a miscarriage. I have some bleeding, almost as heavy as my period. I am having ...
A: You are correct that cramping and bleeding that is almost as heavy as a period are indicators that ...
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| medical abortion, safer abortion, RU486, aspiration procedure | 11/5/2009 |
Q: What is a medical abortion? Is it the same thing as the abortion pill? How is a medical abortion ...
A: I have also added information on the Aspiration abortion procedure. Many women are confused about ...
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| abortion/ectopic pregnacy, safe abortion | 11/4/2009 |
Q: now i have just turn 19 and pregnant again would it be safe for me to have another abortion. could ...
A: There are no studies that indicate that abortion will cause ectopic pregnancies. It would be ...
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| after abortion fertility | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i am asking 4 help as i am so worried! please dont judge! i have had 3 abortions. i was on the pill ...
A: I do not judge women who have had more than one abortion. There should be no concern that the ...
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| misoprostol abortion, cytotec | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Good day doctor. My close friend was about one month pregnant and didn't want to keep it, then she ...
A: The first and most important step would be for her to check a pregnancy test again, and make sure it ...
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| Bleeding after abortion pill | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Is it normal to bleed for two or more weeks after taking the abortion pill (Mifepristone & ...
A: It is common and completely normal to bleed for weeks to months after the abortion pill. The ...
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| pregnancy tests, early abortion, safest time to have an abortion | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i want to know how accurate are store bought pregnancy test and i am a teenager less then 18 are ...
A: Store bought pregnancy tests are highly accurate. The most accurate pregnancy tests have 2 lines on ...
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| delayed period after abortion | 10/20/2009 |
Q: i am 28 years old. I recently had an abortion on 29th august 2009 due to medical reasons , ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed menstrual period after an abortion. It can take 2-3 ...
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| cytotec abortion | 10/20/2009 |
Q: during what period of pregnancyis cytotec most effective? is it true that if administeredearlier ...
A: Cytotec is MOST effective under 9 weeks of pregnancy. It is dangerous to take it over 9 weeks of ...
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| General Anesthesia and the Aspiration Abortion Procedure, pain and abortion | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I know that you prefer not to carry out the aspiration procedure while the patient is under general ...
A: It is common to be concerned about pain and the Aspiration abortion procedure. The experience of ...
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| Planned Parenthood in NYC | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I need an abortion and my school nurse is saying the best place to go to is the Planned Parenthood. ...
A: Planned Parenthood is generally a highly reputable clinic, but the offices vary, so they can differ ...
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| medical abortion failed, incomplete abortion, aspiration procedure, abortion pill, cytotec | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I'm very anxious about having an aspiration abortion..please respond ASAP. I was 6 weeks pregnant ...
A: You have excellent questions. I am always impressed with women who do their research when they need ...
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| post abortion - no period | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I had my abortion on June 16th. I started taking Loestrin birth control pills on around June 28th. ...
A: You have three reasons to have a delayed period, and they are all normal. 1)It is common and normal ...
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| clot, bleeding, cramping, foul odor, abortion pill, medical abortion | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My husband and I choose to have a medical abortion on July 17th of this year do to my age (39). The ...
A: I am so glad that you asked this question. Believe it or not, there is very little written about ...
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| chances to be pregnant | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My menstrual cycle is 28 days and my last 1st day period was Sept. 26, 2009. I took the ovulation ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no way to know in advance if you are pregnant, and no way to predict your ...
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| Abortion pill, early abortion, cytotec abortion, misoprostol, aspiration abortion | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I need to have an abortion but I live in Mexico, and it is illegal here, could I go to a clinic in ...
A: I'm sorry you're having such a hard time getting the medical care you need. If you lived in a ...
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| medical abortion failed, incomplete abortion, aspiration procedure, abortion pill, cytotec | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I'm very anxious about having an aspiration abortion..please respond ASAP. I was 6 weeks pregnant ...
A: I'm glad you asked these excellent questions. Here are my thoughts regarding your situation: 1) If ...
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| Vaginal discharge after medical abortion | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on 22nd of September, had the normal symptoms I read and was advised about. ...
A: It's hard to tell from your description, but the vaginal discharge sounds normal. It sounds like ...
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| PREGNANCY | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Hae Dr. i performed a medical abortion on the 25th Sept by the help of a pharmacist i bled for three ...
A: The good news is that if the lines are faint, it is likely that the pregnancy is over. You can ...
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| post abortion pregnancy test | 10/16/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion about a month ago and i went to the doctor about a week ago and my doctor said my ...
A: It's possible that you are pregnant again, but it is also possible that the pregnancy test is ...
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| Abortion/Rhogam miscarriage, early abortion | 10/16/2009 |
Q: About two years ago I had an abortion. I already had three children and I got pregnant right away. ...
A: I'm sorry you've been feeling so badly about your decision and your medical care. It is highly ...
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| Early abortions, New York City, New Jersey, Aspiration Procedure, early abortion, abortion pill | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I see you are a specalist in early abortions in New York City. I missed my period about 3 weeks ...
A: Many women are not aware that they have more options in terminating a pregnancy if they are less ...
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| natural abortion methods, aspiration procedure, cytotec abortion, herbal abortion | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I need to get an abortion-but I do not like to go to doctors. I heard about taking herbs for ending ...
A: I am so glad that you asked this question about natural abortion methods. I am a doctor who is ...
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| early pregnancy abortion, ultrasound | 10/15/2009 |
Q: How does the abortion clinic determine how far along someone is? Is the ultrasound accurate? Or do ...
A: This is an excellent question. Ultrasound is the most accurate way to know the duration of the ...
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| Pregnant again? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Cathy and I'm from the U.S. I had an abortion exactly four weeks ago from today. A week ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion, and it is common and normal to ...
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| Pain, cramping after abortion | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Dr. Joan, I live in the US. I had surgical abortion in July and I had sex within 3 weeks of the ...
A: You should definitely have another evaluation by a doctor. The doctor should evaluate the stomach ...
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| RU 486, abortion pill | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Joan, My friend needs an abortion. I heard about the RU 486. Is RU 486 the same thing as the ...
A: RU 486 is the same thing as the Abortion Pill. RU 486 was the original name for Mifepristone, when ...
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| Pregnancy Termination | 10/14/2009 |
Q: What is the best way to get a pregnancy terminated? I am about 8 weeks, I think. I'm afraid of ...
A: The best methods for termination of pregnancy in the first trimester are the Abortion Pill, and the ...
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| Abortion Pill, Mifepristone, Misoprostol - was it successful? | 10/13/2009 |
Q: sir i am a college student ,my age is 22 years,my health is very good.my name is Amii. i got ...
A: It sounds like your experience with the abortion pill (mifepristone, misoprostol) is successful. ...
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| private abortion services | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Where do I find a private doctor that offers confidential abortion services? I do not want to go to ...
A: The best resource for finding a doctor who provides private early abortion services is ...
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| Clotting after medical abortion, bleeding and the abortion pill | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion Sept 22nd. I have had consistent but irregular bleeding. I went to my ...
A: As long as you are not having fever or pain, or heavy bleeding that lasts for more than a few days, ...
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| Clotting after medical abortion, bleeding and the abortion pill | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion Sept 22nd. I have had consistent but irregular bleeding. I went to my ...
A: Passing large clots(even larger than golf ball size) is typically completely normal after the ...
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| Is the Aspiration Abortion Procedure the same as Manual Vacuum Aspiration? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I just learned about the Aspiration Abortion Procedure. I think this would be the best option for ...
A: Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) is the most safe and simple early abortion method. It is also known ...
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| Abortion Pill, Aspiration Procedure, Early Abortion Methods, surgical abortion | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am pregnant and need to get an abortion. I am early in my pregnancy. I missed my period 2 weeks ...
A: There are two early abortion methods that are safe and noninvasive: the Abortion Pill, and the ...
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| Abortion in New York City, Early Abortion Options, Best Abortion Clinic New York City | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I live in New York City. I missed my period one week ago, and my pregnancy test is positive. I ...
A: Your questions are excellent and you came to the right place! I am a doctor who specializes in ...
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| Birth control after abortion? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Dr. Joan, I had a surgical abortion one week ago at 9 weeks gestation. my bleeding has almost ...
A: The depo shot should be effective immediately. You do not need to use a second method. The side ...
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| safety of a second abortion, safe early abortion, abortion pill, RU 486 | 10/11/2009 |
Q: i am 19 years old and had an abortion april 19th 2008 now i have found outim pregnant again and i ...
A: There are no concerns with ending a pregnancy a second time, or even more. Abortion is extremely ...
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| Safest Early Abortion Method Aspiration Procedure | 10/11/2009 |
Q: . Everybody is scaring me that it would be harmful for my body and that i should definitely have ...
A: The most wonderful thing about the Aspiration Abortion method and the Abortion Pill is that they do ...
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| bleeding after abortion pill, RU 486 | 10/11/2009 |
Q: i used mifprin for abortion (one month) and i bled for 25 days ,every coming day i the bleeding ...
A: The bleeding you are describing after taking the abortion pill (Ru 486) seems lengthy, and you ...
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| Safest Early Abortion Methods, Aspiration Procedure | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am desperate for help & do not know where to turn. I am 39, have a 19 year old & a 5 year old. ...
A: Your question is similar to another question I answered yesterday -I am thinking you asked both ...
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| surgical abortion, nonsurgical abortion, aspiration procedure, early abortion | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am 39 & pregnant although my partner had a condom on. I am VERY dissapointed as Ive done what was ...
A: According to my own knowledge, having had 4 abortions does not put you at significant risk for ...
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| Pregnancy after abortion, pregnancy tests | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I had unprotected sex 3 weeks after my abortion and took a pregnancy test a week and a half later ...
A: You are correct that urine pregnancy tests remain positive for weeks to months after an abortion, so ...
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| abortion | 10/9/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion last september 28,2009 through d/c. it was my early 8 weeks of pregnancy that ...
A: Spotting is common and normal after any abortion. As long as you are not having pain or discomfort, ...
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| After abortion | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion with methotrexate injection on 9/1/09 then took the miso tablets on the 5th and ...
A: If you used a condom and it didn't break, you can feel confident that it worked and you are not at ...
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| birth control, late period after abortion | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I HAD AN ABORTION ON THE 15TH OF AUGUST. ON THE 16TH I STARTED TO TAKE THE BIRTH CONTROL THAT WAS ...
A: First, you should check a pregnancy test. It should be negative by now. If it is negative, missing ...
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| pain, abortion, surgical abortion, aspiration abortion, abortion procedure, early abortion | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Joan, I have been fretting endlessly about preparing to have a surgical abortion (aspiration I'm ...
A: At 6 weeks of pregnacy, you are very early, and the Aspiration Procedure is the most safe and simple ...
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| Nausea after an abortion | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion about 6weeks ago and I was 6weeks far along at the time. The procedure went well ...
A: You are absolutely fine. It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion. I ...
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| period after abortion, birth control after abortion, bleeding after abortion | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 and I live the the U.S. I had a medical abortion using mifeprex on September 11 when I was 8 ...
A: It is common and normal to have light period after an abortion. In addition, starting birth control ...
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| fibroids and abortion | 10/6/2009 |
Q: my gf is 12 weeks pregnant and wants to have an abortion but we found out that she has a fibroid ...
A: This question is difficult to answer, because it depends on the location and size of the fibroid. ...
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| abortion questions | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter is only fifteen just came to me and said my last period was may 7. do she still have to ...
A: From the dates you gave me, your daughter is between 21-22 weeks pregnant. Abortion is legal until ...
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| early surgical abortion failure | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend had an abortion a few days ago. It was a surgical procedure and she was around 7 weeks ...
A: It would be highly unlikely, but possible that a surgical procedure would fail. While 7 weeks is ...
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| Questions about unsuccessful surgical abortion | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Joan, How often does a surgical abortion at 10 weeks fail? How do you know if it wasn't successful? ...
A: You can definitely stop worrying. I'm 100% sure, and you don't need to share this information with ...
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| Miscarriage, abortion, and risk of pregnancy | 10/4/2009 |
Q: i have miscarriage and abortion in same year 2009 i have miscarriage in December and i have abortion ...
A: You will absolutely be fine to get pregnant when you are ready. As long as you have continued to ...
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| cytotec abortion | 10/4/2009 |
Q: i want to ask you something, is cytotec very effective?? is it safe? Actually, My girlfriend having ...
A: Ichigo, As I answered yesterday - from everything you have told me, she is not pregnant. If she is ...
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| sex after miscarriage | 10/3/2009 |
Q: i had a miscarriage on Sept 22 it was all natural i stop bleeding on October 1 its it ok to have sex ...
A: It is fine to go ahead and have sex again. There is no additional concern for infection with a ...
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| Delayed period, pregnancy tests | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I'm from the Philippines, where abortion is illegal.. actually i'm here to ask you something... My ...
A: From what you describe, it sounds like your girlfriend is not pregnant. A pregnancy test should ...
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| Aspiration Abortion, surgical abortion, New Jersey abortion clinics | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Dr Joan, Ok on sept 23rd i found out i was pregnant thru a visit to the er for a uti . Im kinda ...
A: Yes, Plan B can fail 10-20% of the time, depending on how soon you take it after unprotected sex. ...
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| infection after abortion, cramping, pain | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had an abortion last saturday and have been unable to take the antibiotics prescribed by my ...
A: Cramping that occurs days after an abortion can either be an infection, or it can be a normal part ...
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| Sex after abortion? | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Dr. Joan, I had a surgical abortion one week ago at 9 weeks gestation. my bleeding has almost ...
A: It is best to follow the guidelines of the clinic where you had the abortion. They should have ...
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| Questions about unsuccessful surgical abortion | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Joan, How often does a surgical abortion at 10 weeks fail? How do you know if it wasn't successful? ...
A: It would be unlikely for a surgical abortion at 10 weeks to fail. Presumably they did an ultrasound ...
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| Irregular bleeding after medical abortion. | 10/2/2009 |
Q: my name is Reagan and I am a 23y/o female. I have two children ages 3 and 4, the youngest was a ...
A: Unfortunately the bleeding you are describing is completely normal after a medical abortion. It is ...
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| Sex after an abortion | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion 13 days ago and had an IUD placed in the same procedure. I'm in absolutely no ...
A: Go for it! 13 days is long enough - there should be no risk of an infection at this stage (aside ...
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| Pain after D&C abortion | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I just had a D&C abortion 2 days ago and the day of the abortion i bleed only for a few hours very ...
A: I have heard of discomfort from a D&C lasting for days to a week. The main thing to be aware of is ...
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| Birth control, clots and abortion | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I just had an abortion an July 9 of this year. I went to my foloow up about a week ago still having ...
A: This kind of bleeding you are experiencing with large blood clots and heavy flow is not typical of ...
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| breast milk, missed period after an abortion | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on june 19,2009 and I still haven't gotten my period. But on July 7,2009 I had ...
A: I would go ahead and check a pregnancy test. You can get one over the counter at a drug store. Get ...
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| brown discharge a month after abortion | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion done about a month ago. Everything went as expected and I got my first period a ...
A: The bleeding and brown discharge you are describing is completely normal. Sometimes weeks to months ...
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| Abortion and pregnancy | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I had what i call an unplanned abortion. It has basically ruined my life..well, I was sick those two ...
A: You can go ahead and check a pregnancy test. If you conceived more than two weeks ago, it should be ...
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| repeat Abortion, safest early abortion | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I wife got pregnant in 1st week of april 2009 and we aborted because she was suffered from chicken ...
A: There are no issues in having a second abortion, or in her continuing the pregnancy. You can feel ...
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| low intensity bleeding after methotrexate abortion | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Joan! I have just experienced medical abortion or some kind of intent. After taking ...
A: It is difficult to know whether the abortion was complete. It depends on how far along you were. ...
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| bleeding in early pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am in the United States I had my last period on 7/1 and i did two in home pregnancy tests after ...
A: From your description of bleeding early in a pregnancy, it is possible that you are having a ...
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| Infection after surgical abortion, D&C, early abortion, pain, fever | 8/9/2009 |
Q: u have proven a mother to the ladies and since its on experience its best,i had a d&c and am having ...
A: I am assuming the fever, cramps and clots have stopped? It is normal to be interested in sex and to ...
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| Am I pregnant? Missed period, pregnancy tests | 8/8/2009 |
Q: August 8, 2009 First of all I really appreciate that you are available to answer questions related ...
A: It is common and normal to miss a period, especially as we enter our 40's, so that is the most ...
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| infection or discharge after an abortion, vaginal discharge with an odor | 8/8/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion 3months and 1 week ago.i had sex with my boyfrend after 1month abortion..and now i ...
A: A discharge with a funny smell or odor is common and normal, and not caused by the abortion. This ...
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| Infection after surgical abortion, D&C, early abortion, pain, fever | 8/7/2009 |
Q: u have proven a mother to the ladies and since its on experience its best,i had a d&c and am having ...
A: You should NOT WAIT to call them. It sounds like you have an infection after the D&C and need to ...
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| Abortion Pill | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I took the "in clinic" pill on 08/04 after have 3 + home pregnancy tests on 08/03. On the 5th I ...
A: I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. It sounds like the pills did not work. This happens about ...
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| Excercise after Medical Abortion, pain and bleeding after abortion pill | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I took my second set of pills in my medical abortion on Sunday 8/02, on 8/05 I resumed my normal, ...
A: It is common and normal to have cramping and bleeding after working out the first few times after ...
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| Hormones after an abortion, moodiness after abortion, mood swings | 8/6/2009 |
Q: How do hormone levels change immediately after a first trimester surgical abortion? I cannot seem to ...
A: It is common and normal to have mood swings in the first week after an abortion, and for some women ...
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| Positive pregnancy test result after termination of pregnancy | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I really hope you can help I am worried sick. My normal monthly cycle is 31/32 days. My LMP was 4th ...
A: You are absolutely fine. If your pregnancy test is faint positive, it means the pregnancy is over, ...
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| nausea post abortion | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i am 25 years of age and stay in India. i had my abortion three days ago.it was my sixth ...
A: You had an early abortion, so your symptoms should go away very quickly. If you continue to have ...
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| Pregnancy, sex, nuvaring after abortion | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I had the medical abortion (RU486) on July 16th. After returning a week later, it was confirmed ...
A: From what you describe, you should not be pregnant. As long as the Nuvaring was inserted within a ...
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| pregnancy after aspiration abortion? | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old mother of a 7 year old little girl. I got pregnant at 17 and had my daughter at ...
A: Congratulations on your relationship and life situation being stable enough for you to want to have ...
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| early pregnancy abortion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I just found out i am pregnant and am seeking an abortion, i went in for an ultrasound (they did ...
A: This is an excellent question. Typically a pregnancy test turns positive 2-3 weeks after ...
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| Getting Pregnant After an Abortion | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion about 3 weeks ago and i am still bleeding on and off. Me and my boyfriends had ...
A: It is possible to get pregnant weeks after an abortion, even if you are bleeding. There is more ...
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| Getting pregnant after the abortion pill | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i would really like to knw how long after an abortion by pill is it possible to get preg. and if its ...
A: The best way to know if the abortion pill worked is either: you had pregnancy symptoms before and ...
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| Is Aspiration Abortion better than Surgical Abortion? | 8/2/2009 |
Q: This is my first time and i don't know what is more effective
A: I am so glad you asked this question as many people don't understand the differences between ...
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| Abortion with pills.. | 5/17/2009 |
Q: i am 23 years old..unmarried gurl..i had sex with my bf and got pregnant..but unfortunately i culdnt ...
A: It sounds to me like the abortion pills did not work to end the pregnancy. You should expect ...
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| Medical Abortion and Blood Clots | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am 25 years old and recently had a medical abortion. I took the second set of pills yesterday and ...
A: If you were only 5 weeks pregnant, it's possible that the abortion pills worked with only passing ...
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| Period, pregnancy test after abortion | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion about 59 days ago and still have yet to get my period. I believe I bled a ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period for up to 3 months after an abortion. As long as ...
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| post-abortion pregnancy. | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on April 15, 2009. On May 8, 2009, I had unprotected intercourse, though my ...
A: It would be very unlikely that you could get pregnant from what you describe. It's common and ...
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| early abortion, abortion pill | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion 5 months ago in the 14th week of pregnancy. it went safe and i had normal ...
A: There is no problem with having a second abortion. It does not cause problems with fertility. You ...
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| bleeding, clots after abortion | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Had a abortion Feb and this month am having heavy bleeding and about quarter size blood clots. Is ...
A: Heavy bleeding with clots can be normal, and may or may not be from the abortion. Clots rarely ...
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| abortion | 5/16/2009 |
Q: iv heard you can get a pill which kills the fetus is this true or can you only get an operation? and ...
A: Yes, there is a pill that ends early pregnancy, that works if you are under 9 weeks pregnant ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on the 24.4.09 i had already gotten the injection for contraception and had only ...
A: It is most likely that the pregnancy test is still positive from the initial pregnancy. After an ...
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| No periods after abortion | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you because on march 11 I had an abortion and I was 9 weeks pregnant. I spotted a ...
A: It is common and normal not to get a regular period after an abortion. Irregular spotting is ...
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| discharge with odor after abortion | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Im new to this but Ive seen your site many times and it seems like you know what your doing and your ...
A: A discharge with a foul odor is common and normal with pregnancy. It is called bacterial vaginosis, ...
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| sex after abortion | 5/15/2009 |
Q: 5/8 i had a abortion by pill form. I also started take the pill on the sunday following the abortion ...
A: You can feel confident that you will not get pregnant from what you describe. First, it would be ...
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| Abortion by D&C | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Hye Dr. Joan, Last Wed (13May) i had an abortion. It was 5 to 6 weeks fetus. After the procedure and ...
A: It is completely normal for a pregnancy test to be positive three days after a procedure. In fact, ...
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| success of abortion pill | 5/14/2009 |
Q: i was 49 days pregnant and went through a medical abortion but only experience a little spotting the ...
A: It does not sound to me like the medical abortion was successful. Generally, you should bleed more ...
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| bleeding after abortion, spotting after abortion | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion last month. When my menstrual cycle was due the next month, i could just see ...
A: It is common and normal to have irregular periods for the first months after an abortion. Many ...
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| Period after Abortion Pill | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion about 7 weeks ago via the abortion pill. I bled heavily for about 5 hours and then ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after the abortion pill. However, as you say, ...
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| irregular bleeding three months after abortion pill | 5/13/2009 |
Q: i used abortion pills atb home on the 2nd Feburary, i bled for 10 days and was spotting days after ...
A: Unfortunately the bleeding you are describing is common after the abortion pill. It is common to ...
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| cramping, bleeding, abortion, retained products, complication of abortion | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am 37 and had an abortion on April 1. (6 weeks ago) I am still spotting and passing clots. One ...
A: The cramping and bleeding with clots that you are describing weeks after an abortion is a minor ...
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| misoprostol and methergine used in abortion | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i'm from the philippines. when my grilfriend was around 7 weeks pregnant she took at least 25 tabs ...
A: The main concern is how do you know she is 7 weeks pregnant? Did she get an ultrasound? What date ...
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| Bleeding after intercourse had abortions earlier | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i had 2 abortions one in october 2008, and another one in March 2009. Then i completed my 1st period ...
A: It is common and normal to have some bleeding after sex for weeks after an abortion. When you have ...
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| sex after abortion, bleeding after abortion | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion about 5 days ago and me and this guy i have been seeing had protected sex 3 days ...
A: There is some debate about how soon you can have sex after an abortion, but in my opinion it is ...
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| Medical Abortion with methotrexate | 5/11/2009 |
Q: On April 22 I was given a shot of methotrexate and then on may 2nd place 4 misoprostol in my vaginal ...
A: I am surprised that you were given methotrexate. It is much less successful and has more side ...
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| sex after abortion | 5/11/2009 |
Q: well the thing is that i had an abortion and a week after i had sexual intercourse with my partner ...
A: Yes, it's possible to get pregnant as early as a week after an abortion - but usually it is around ...
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| abortion pill success or failure | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Hey there,i was six weeks pregnant and took 800mg of cytotec vaginally and during the first 12 hours ...
A: It sounds from what you describe tha the medical abortion with cytotec was sucessful. You took the ...
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| Pregnancy after D&C | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I had D&C 7 weeks ago when I was 22 weeks pregnant. We found out at the ultrasound that the fetus ...
A: It's hard to know whether you are having a false positive from the past pregnancy or a new positive ...
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| abortion + plan b + BCP = ?? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: On April 14th on my 6th week of pregnancy i took the abortion pill and everything went as doctors ...
A: From what you describe, you do not have a risk of a new pregnancy. If you start birth control pills ...
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| birth control pills after abortion | 5/10/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion on april 27, started orthro tri cyclen low on may 3 and had unprotected sex but ...
A: You should not have any concern about getting pregnant. As long as you start birth control pills ...
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| infection, pain after abortion | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion exactly 2 months ago at 16 wks,I never had much complication, I bleed for a week, ...
A: The pelvic pain could not be from the abortion, 2 months later. There is nothing to be concerned ...
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| Will i get a period? | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion 6 weeks ago, i was six weeks pregnant am not on birth control an i don't use any ...
A: You can go ahead and try right away - there is no problem with this. However, sometimes when you ...
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| will my doctor know I had a abortion at 6weeks. will she think its a miscarriage | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion at 6weeks due to hypernemisis dehydration low potassium all b/c I was unable to ...
A: There is no way for her to know that you had an abortion - you will need to tell her you started to ...
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| Has Pregnancy happened? | 5/9/2009 |
Q: me and my GF had Intercourse on 12th April'09, and i used Condom, but she did not use any oral ...
A: The best thing to do is to buy a pregnancy test in a pharmacy. She can take one herself by testing ...
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| Abortion Pill | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I had problems with this pregnancy really early (light bleeding). I had gone to my OB doctor, he ...
A: The only way to tell if the pregnancy is passed is to go in for a check up and have them evaluate ...
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| pregnant after abortion | 5/8/2009 |
Q: it was the new pill when i took the 2nd pill. i started to hemrige i was rushed to hospital and had ...
A: There is no reason to think that you cannot get pregnant after this experience. A D&C is a safe ...
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| Time Between Abortions | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering how long do you have to wait between one abortion and another? The last time I had ...
A: There is no reason to have to wait in between abortions - they can even be done 2 months in a row. ...
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| Medical abortion, Aspiration Procedure, Early Abortion | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Joan, I went to a clinic and got an ultrasound and was told I was 5 weeks and 3 days pregnant. I ...
A: There is no way to know whether the pill worked except by going in for a follow up visit. With very ...
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| early abortion options | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am a single parent and I was recently diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid. I have been on ...
A: It sounds like you are making the right decision for yourself at this time. First, there is very ...
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| pregnancy, sex, cramping after abortion | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I had got intimate with my husband on 3rd may, 2009 but he never entered me or never ejaculated ...
A: Period-like cramping is normal for weeks after an abortion. It should be relieved by standard pain ...
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| abortion | 5/5/2009 |
Q: im from srilanka, and i had to get an abortion done on the 11th of april, the baby was 7 weeks old ...
A: It is common and normal not to get a regular menstrual period after an abortion. The normal time is ...
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| 4 weeks after abortion | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Joan, I reside in NJ and I am 20 years old. My question may seem long, hope you'll bear with me. ...
A: It is common and normal to get cramping and light spotting intermittently for up to two months after ...
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| medical abortion;sex; birth control pill | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Im from (USA)-NY about a month ago I discovered from home pregnancy tests that I was pregnant.I had ...
A: A positive pregnancy test after a medical abortion is common and normal. However, a month after the ...
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| confused | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i had a non-surgical abortion on march 31st. i went back the next day to be sure i had passed all ...
A: It would be common and normal to have a faint positive pregnancy test a month after a non-surgical ...
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| Need guidance on this | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on 11th feb 2009 and the next period came in on 2nd april, 2009. It was ...
A: It is possible but extremely unlikely that you could get pregnant as you describe. If he enters you ...
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| Need guidance on this | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on 11th feb 2009 and the next period came in on 2nd april, 2009. It was ...
A: Dark bleeding is common and normal for months after a medical abortion. It is common for spotting ...
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| No Bleeding after taking misoprostol 200 | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 4th Apr and she did a pregnancy test on 27th Apr ...
A: Maybe she was never pregnant. It doesn't sound like she needs to take misoprostol, as she is not ...
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| medical abortion pills, failed medical abortion, period after medical abortion | 5/3/2009 |
Q: sir i took the medical abortion pills (mifepristone 600mg + misoprostol 400microgram next day + ...
A: Yes, definitely you could have never been pregnant and the medications could be causing the delay. ...
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| sex after abortion, pregnancy tests after abortion, birth control | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I had protected sex almost on a daily basis approximately 3 weeks after I had my abortion (31/3). I ...
A: It would be highly unlikely to get pregnant from the foreplay describe, but I suppose it would be ...
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| abortion | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I want my girlfriend to have an abortion but she does not want to have this. What can I do to get ...
A: I think you might benefit from reading an article I wrote for men going through the experience of an ...
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| medical abortion pills, failed medical abortion, period after medical abortion | 5/2/2009 |
Q: sir i took the medical abortion pills (mifepristone 600mg + misoprostol 400microgram next day + ...
A: It is hard to tell from the amount of bleeding you had whether the medical abortion pills worked. ...
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| sex 3 days after abortion | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I know your asking why did you do this well I was pushed into the abortion by my parents. Anyways ...
A: There probably isn't any difficulty with having sex three days after an abortion, especially if you ...
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| cramping after abortion | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion about 3 months ago and I still feel cramping and occasional pulling when I move a ...
A: Cramping and pulling three months after an abortion would not be normal. It would extremely ...
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| Meds. after my abortion. | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have a quick question for you. I had an abortion procedure (where i was asleep) on April 25th. I ...
A: It's difficult to answer this question without examining you or seeing your medical records. From ...
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| No Bleeding after taking misoprostol 200 | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 4th Apr and she did a pregnancy test on 27th Apr ...
A: The most likely scenario is that the abortion pills did not work - which happens about 2-3% of the ...
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| post abortion cramping and bleeding | 3/16/2009 |
Q: .this is nicole, i emailed you few weeks before. I had an abortion last feb 16 and since then i keep ...
A: Fresh blood four weeks after the abortion is completely normal. It is probably your period. It's ...
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| abortion pill, bleeding | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I took the abortion pill on the 22nd febuary,i was 5 weeks pregnant,i started spotting and bleeding ...
A: This kind of bleeding and spotting is completely normal after the abortion pill. The bleeding can ...
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| abortion pill, positive pregnancy test | 3/15/2009 |
Q: i was 6 weeks pregnant and i had abortion by pill on 28 feb. i had bleeding till 10 days and on 15th ...
A: For the abortion pill, it can stay positive for a month. As long as a doctor confirmed that the ...
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| Periods after abortion | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on Feb 14, 2009. I had bleeding for 5 days. Did a follow up and my gyn ...
A: Having a delayed period after an abortion is common and normal. Sometimes you can miss a period ...
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| Stop Bleeding 4 days after abortion | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion earlier this week on march 10th and now it march 14 i bleed from the day of the ...
A: The bleeding you are describing sounds completely normal. Bleeding usually stops within a week of a ...
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| Possible infection post-procedure? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion (vacuum aspiration)done last week, thursday, 03/05/09 and took antibiotics ...
A: Your symptoms of lingering nausea and occasional abdominal pain with no fever sounds more related to ...
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| abortion advice | 3/13/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 weeks ago, when i tested my urine hCG today, i saw there was a faint line ...
A: The test can remain positive for weeks to months, so you probably don't have anything to worry ...
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| medical abortion | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Wed. March 11th around 3pm I took and pill called milfrex orally n doc office. Then yeesterday I ...
A: Unfortunately everything you describe about the abortion pill sounds normal. This kind of severe ...
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| After an Abortion | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Joan, Thank you for taking the tiem to help me...as I feel I ahve no where else to turn at this ...
A: Again, it doesn't sound like you are getting the right medical care. First of all, there is no way ...
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| irregularity concern | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion on 3/1/08. since then my periods have been very sporadic and irregular. at first i ...
A: It sounds like your periods becoming irregular coincided with the abortion, but it is unlikely to ...
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| abortion on medical record | 3/11/2009 |
Q: if i tell my main docter about my abortion will they want to see medical records from the clinic?
A: It is unlikely that your doctor will request medical records, unless you want them to be included in ...
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| Bleeding after abortion pill | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion 3 weeks ago today. I was told to start taking the contraceptive pill the ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal after the abortion pill (medical abortion). It ...
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| safest abortion methods, early abortion, D&C | 3/10/2009 |
Q: can two abortions in less than five months be risky or bad for health?
A: There are virtually no medical problems with having two abortions in 5 months. The safest early ...
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| minimal bleeding after medical abortion, unsuccessful medical abortion | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am really tensed and worried. i hope u reply to me fast. i had mifeprestone tablet on 2nd march. i ...
A: There are four potential reasons for your not bleeding after taking the medical abortion tablets: ...
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| pregnancy test | 3/10/2009 |
Q: i just want to ask if im pregnant or not. i gave birth last april 2008 and my first period was ...
A: Repeat the test in one week. Make sure to use the same test with two lines on it (not words). In ...
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| pregnancy symptoms after abortion | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Dr Joan I had a abortion done 2weeks ago, and I was 5weeks along, but I think I might be still ...
A: Shayla, Generally withdrawal is not that reliable - it depends on how good he is at it, and at what ...
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| minimal bleeding after medical abortion, unsuccessful medical abortion | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am really tensed and worried. i hope u reply to me fast. i had mifeprestone tablet on 2nd march. i ...
A: Did you get an ultrasound or examination before taking the abortion pill? This evaluation should ...
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| Periods following medical abortion | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Joan, Over a month ago I had a medical abortion and I went to my follow-up and everything was ...
A: The first thing you should do is to check a pregnancy test - it should be negative from the first ...
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| exercise after miscarriage, pregnancy after miscarriage | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I am 25yr old married lady, my pregnancy got miscarried due to undevoloped sac on 23 Jan'09. Now can ...
A: There is no problem with doing all of the exercise you mentioned - there are no restrictions on any ...
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| bleeding after abortion | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Well I had a surgical abortion yesterday I was 8 weeks but I'm not bleeding I haven't even soaked ...
A: The absence of bleeding after an abortion is completely normal and nothing to be concerned about. ...
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| bleeding and cramping after the abortion pill | 3/7/2009 |
Q: i stay in india,i m 24yrs old.i did a abortion by misoprostol on mon,2nd mar,at that time i was 2-3 ...
A: The second round of bleeding and cramping that you are experiencing is common and normal after ...
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| regarding time of pregnency | 3/7/2009 |
Q: iwant to know after sex how much take time to get pregnant and i also want to know what is symtoms ...
A: It usually takes two weeks after the incident for a pregnancy test (urine) to turn positive. This ...
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| pregnancy tests, abortion | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I've always had regular periods. Last year I got pregnant. I had a medical abortion at 5 weeks into ...
A: Everything you describe sounds completely normal, and there is nothing to be concerned about. It is ...
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| Abortion - No period after two months. | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a bunch of questions & I`m wondering if you can help me a little with some answers. I had an ...
A: As long as you started birth control right away after the abortion, it should have been effective ...
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| bleeding | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 months ago and i am experiancing bleedig but it is minimal it is almost like a ...
A: Brown or red spotting or discharge is normal, intermittently, for months after an abortion. Your ...
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| After Abortion Problems | 3/5/2009 |
Q: When I have to push during a bowl movement I have pain and discomfort in my lower stomach is this ...
A: Continued pain and night sweats would indicate that you definitely need to have an other follow up ...
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| Prolonged Bleeding after Abortion | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on Feb 5, 09. It is March 5, 09 right now. I was bleeding heavy in the 1st two ...
A: Unfortunately this kind of bleeding is common and normal after an abortion. Bleeding can be light ...
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| abortion and D&C, bleeding, clots after abortion | 3/5/2009 |
Q: On january 10th I had a surgical abortion. Bleeding normal for about 3 to 4 weeks then one day while ...
A: If you are still bleeding daily after the D&C (now for 3 weeks), I would recommend that you do get ...
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| abortion | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Please can you tell me what happens if i take Misoprostol for abortion while i am not sure if i am ...
A: I would not recommend that you take misoprostol if you are not pregnant. It causes severe cramping, ...
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| Abortion and pregnancy | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Okay here is my story! On November 26, 2007 I had an abortion at 10 weeks, I then had my period on ...
A: It sounds like you have nothing to worry about, and you can put your mind to rest. It's not ...
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| period after abortion | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion the first week of February and have yet to get a period. How long after an abortion ...
A: Your period can come anywhere from 3-6 weeks after an abortion. The main thing to be careful about ...
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| Medical abortion | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I assume already know my name..I had a medical abortion 10 days ago and the bleeding only kept on ...
A: The odor you are describing is called bacterial vaginosis. It is a normal overgrowth of bacteria ...
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| pregnancy! | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Well i had a surgical abortion on jan.31. And well until today i havent gotten my period. And we ...
A: Yes, you can get pregnant right after an abortion. It is a common mistake that women make. Try ...
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| period symptoms, no period after abortion | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I had an aspiration procedure done in November. After that, my periods were pretty normal in time, ...
A: As long as your pregnancy tests are normal, there is nothing to worry about. The delayed period is ...
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| post abortion cramping and bleeding | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I hope you could help me in this situation beacause this is really making me scared and frightened ...
A: The bleeding is normal, and is not a problem. You can have irregular bleeding for the first month ...
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| pregnancy scare after abortion, Plan B | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I got an abortion about 6 weeks ago on Jan 16th..I haven't got my period since then but now I am ...
A: It's common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion. Sometimes it can take 2 or even ...
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| pain after abortion, infection, bleeding | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I would be glad to see you if I am in the area but Im not(SLC). First of all thank you ...
A: I don't think that the symptoms you are having would indicate a puncture to the uterus. This kind ...
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| fertility, future pregnancies, abortion pill, medical abortion, early abortion methods | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion using Mifeprex in November 2008 and then again several weeks ago (February, 2009). ...
A: There is absolutely no risk for future pregnancies with a medical abortion. The abortion pill is a ...
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| pregnancy symptoms after abortion | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion on Jan 30th but had sex using protection Feb 8th. I did a pregnancy test three ...
A: At three weeks after a surgical abortion, you should not have any symptoms, or possibly a little ...
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| bleeding, cramping, abdominal pain, after abortion | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I am a patient that had an surgical abortion Jan 24th 2009 for 8week pregnancy. I had ...
A: It can be difficult to figure out what is going on without seeing medical records. However, based ...
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| bleeding after surgical abortion, period after abortion | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion done 1/17 and I was 14 weeks & 2 days..after the abortion I had bleeding ...
A: The bleeding you are describing after a surgical abortion sounds completely normal. It is normal to ...
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| unprotected intercourse morning after pill, Plan B, Emergency Contraception | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I had my period on feb 9th till 16 Feb. On the 16 feb i was bleeding a bit during the day, and on ...
A: The most important thing is that you are not pregnant. It sounds like you never got pregnant. A ...
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| Safe Early Abortion Methods and Procedures | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old newly married female. My husband and I had unsafe sex last month. My periods are ...
A: The most safe early abortion methods are the Aspiration Procedure and the Abortion Pill. These ...
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| Pain after surgical abortion | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 days ago, I was 6wks and one day. I have had light to medium bleeding ...
A: It would be extremely unlikely to have an infection from the abortion 6 weeks later. Infection ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I just had an abortion in december and now im pregnant again can my body handle two abortions in two ...
A: First, are you sure you are pregnant again? The pregnancy test can remain positive from the first ...
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| brown discharge | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion pill on 2/9 @ the doctors office and i took 4 more pills on 2/10 at home i got ...
A: Intermittent, irregular bleeding, spotting, brown discharge, clots are all normal for weeks to ...
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| I had an abortion going on 4wks ago. | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion going on 4 weeks ago, had bleeding nonstop for a week, then for the week after ...
A: From what I understand from your email, you were on birth control pills when you had sex. As long as ...
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| pregnancy/abortion | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion on Jan 30th but had sex using protection Feb 8th. I did a pregnancy test three ...
A: A pregnancy test turns positive about 2 weeks after conception. So, as long as it's been two weeks ...
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| Could I be pregnant again, 6 weeks after abortion? | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I had my surgical abortion on Jan 17 2009( I was 6 weeks)my morning sickness went away as soon as ...
A: Your symptoms could be from the birth control, though it is certainly possible that you are pregnant ...
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| Pregnancy symptoms after abortion | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on 2/3 at 8 weeks pregnant. On 2/8 I had sex again and my boyfriend ...
A: It is possible but very unlikely that you are pregnant again. The faint positive test is likely ...
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| Nervous for abortion... | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I live in Canada, and I'm having an abortion in two days and I'm very nervous. It's not the right ...
A: It's normal to be nervous about getting an abortion. The good news is, that it is very safe, and ...
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| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 2/24/2009 |
Q: after abortion what should be the result or pregnancy test is it still positive or negative?
A: A urine pregnancy test stays positive for weeks after a surgical abortion or the aspiration ...
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| post abortion cramping and bleeding | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I hope you could help me in this situation beacause this is really making me scared and frightened ...
A: Nicole, The bleeding can last for a week or more, and it can be irregular bleeding, spotting, or ...
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| Pre-surgical abortion pill??? Misoprostol before an abortion | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion 2 months ago. It was when I was 14 weeks pregnant. At the time I didn't like to ...
A: The pill that was inserted in your vagina was misoprostol, and it works to dilate your cervix and ...
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| period after medical abortion | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I was 8 weeks pregnant when i had the medical abortion . I went for my follow up visit and ...
A: It is completely normal to have a late period after an abortion. There is no reason you should be ...
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| positive pregnancy test after medical abortion | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had written to you 2 weeks about having undergone a medical abortion. Today, I had gone to ...
A: It is very common to have a positive pregnancy test or hCG two weeks after a medical abortion. It ...
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| failed medical abortion, surgical abortion, aspiration procedure | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I recently made an appointment to have a medical abortion, my appointment is on March 3rd. I think ...
A: There is a very small likelihood of needing a surgical abortion. The abortion pill is made up of ...
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| post abortion cramping and bleeding | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I hope you could help me in this situation beacause this is really making me scared and frightened ...
A: It sounds like you are having something called retained tissue. This happens a few days after the ...
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| pregnancy test | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Iam from India. question- my periods were due on 18feb, but still i did not get my periods. i have ...
A: It is possible but very unlikely that the pregnancy test was wrong. If you don't get your period ...
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| Brown Periods after abortion | 2/21/2009 |
Q: , In 2005 I had an abortion using the intravaginal misoprostol method; I was about 1 1/2 months ...
A: It sounds like the work up of your symptoms is complete, and indicates that there is no problem. ...
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| bleeding after medical abortion, sex after abortion pill | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had a medication abortion three weeks ago (Jan 31st), on my check up date a week later I ...
A: It is common and normal to have spotting and brown blood after a medical abortion. It often happens ...
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| Where to find private safe abortion methods, early abortion, abortion pill, aspiration procedure | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I am 45 I have 5 children,from 19 1/2 yrs down to 6 1/2 yrs. Been married 21 yrs-very happy with ...
A: You are not alone - I see many women over 40 who seem to become more fertile, and are in this ...
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| Bleeding after 2nd administration of Misoprostol | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Doctor, Iam from U.A.E. I had a medical termination of pregnancy on the 49th day of my pregnancy on ...
A: There is nothing to worry about. This is completely normal for the bleeding to come and go like ...
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| Abortion with cytotec?? no bleeding? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: me n my gf had unprotected sex, she got pregnant, an ultrasound confirmed a uterine ...
A: There are two possibilities - the cytotec didn't work at all and the pregnancy is continuing, or the ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 2/19/2009 |
Q: i was about a month pregnant. since the abortion me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex a few times ...
A: There is no reason that you should not be able to get pregnant after having an abortion. As long as ...
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| bleeding after aspiration procedure, retained tissue | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had the aspiration procedure on Jan. 29th. I had severe bleeding and huge clotting with ...
A: It sounds like you have something called "retained tissue." Sometimes even a tiny bit of tissue in ...
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| fibroids and abortion, fibroids and abortion pill | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i am 29yrs and i just gave birth seven months ago, but it seems i am pregnant and aside this when i ...
A: This is an excellent question. It all depends on the size and location of the fibroid. Most ...
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| Bleeding after the abortion pill | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Joan, I had medical Abortion on January 24th 2009 (in 6 weeks pregnancy) and the bleeding continued ...
A: The kind of bleeding you are describing after the abortion pill is completely normal. The bleeding ...
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| delayed period after abortion, bleeding, clots, abortion pill | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I had a medication abortion (abortion pill) on Nov.15. I experienced heavy bleeding, clots and ...
A: I am sorry you had such a difficult experience with the abortion pill. Unfortunately, the kind of ...
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| sex after abortion, risk of pregnancy after abortion | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i had sex a week after my abortion with out a condom and i was bleeding can i get pregnant
A: It is possible, but unlikely that you got pregnant one week after an abortion. It is a common ...
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| failed medical abortion, abortion pill | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i just had a medical abortion and i was told that i would have a heavy bleeding but i am having very ...
A: If you have only had light bleeding and are continuing to vomit you should definitely get a check ...
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| fertility after abortion, safe abortion, early abortion | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I am 25years old,got married. First abortion is in oct 07, now i missed my periods(I mean it's been ...
A: I'm not sure if I understand your question. You should use Plan B only if you have had unprotected ...
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| menstruation, periods change after abortion | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My period normally last 5days but every since i have had an abortion 4 months ago my cycle has ...
A: There is no known problem or significance to your period changing after a pregnancy or an abortion. ...
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| Sex after miscarriage | 2/17/2009 |
Q: my 8 weeks of pregnancy got miscarried due to undeveloped sac on 23rd jan'09. when can i have sex? ...
A: You are perfectly safe to start having sex again. If you want to get pregnant, there is no reason ...
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| fertility after abortion, safe abortion, early abortion | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am 25years old,got married. First abortion is in oct 07, now i missed my periods(I mean it's been ...
A: It seems like you are not pregnant! A test should turn positive about 10 days after the incident. ...
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| birth control pills after abortion, delayed period after abortion | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion 3 and a half to 4 weeks ago and started taking the pill for the 1st time the day ...
A: It is completely normal to have a delayed period after an abortion, even when you are on birth ...
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| pregnancy after abortion pill, medical abortion | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion in my 4th week. I took the first pill on 31 JAn 09 and 2 more pills on 1 feb 09. ...
A: It is possible, but unlikely that you got pregnant right after the abortion. The only way to know ...
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| vaginal discharge after abortion, yeast, bacterial vaginosis, foul odor, itching | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have been reading all the questions posted on this website. Now I too have a question and I hope I ...
A: I am so glad everything worked out. You can be reassured that there is no issue for getting pregnant ...
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| unprotected sex after abortion, period after abortion | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a surgical abortion on Jan 15, 2009. I'd have 2 incidences of unprotected sex 1 week after ...
A: You are probably fine. It's normal to have a light period after an abortion, so it doesn't ...
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| pregnancy after abortion, unprotected sex after abortion, ovulation after abortion | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a queastion for you. Im 20 years old and I recently had an abortion on jan,14,2009. On ...
A: It looks like this is your period if you are bleeding on a daily basis. You are probably not ...
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| pregnancy after abortion, unprotected sex after abortion, ovulation after abortion | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a queastion for you. Im 20 years old and I recently had an abortion on jan,14,2009. On ...
A: It is unlikely but possible that you got pregnant again. Unfortunately, ovulation varies after an ...
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| birth control post abortion | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion January 21, 2009. I started birth control immediately following the ...
A: There is almost no possibility that you could have gotten pregnant again. Birth control that is ...
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| vaginal discharge after abortion, yeast, bacterial vaginosis, foul odor, itching | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have been reading all the questions posted on this website. Now I too have a question and I hope I ...
A: Everything you are describing sounds normal. You are right, if everything went fine for the first ...
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| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on jan 23rd of this year 2009 i was 6 weeks pregnant and going into the military @ ...
A: It is possible that the abortion was not successful, or that some of the lining that forms inside ...
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| post abortion.. | 2/13/2009 |
Q: yes i had an abortion on february 6th and it is not february 13th. i am still bleeding heavily ...
A: The bleeding you are describing after an abortion is completely normal after an abortion, and there ...
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| bleeding after medical abortion, abortion pill | 2/13/2009 |
Q: i am in the united states,i had medical abortion on december 31st which was about 4-5 wks ago and i ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal after a medical abortion. The irregular ...
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| bleeding and the abortion pill, medical abortion | 2/12/2009 |
Q: i went thru the medicals abortion about 5 weeks ago. everything went as normal but what scares me is ...
A: It is common and usually normal to have a second round of heavy bleeding/clots after a medical ...
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| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on jan 23rd of this year 2009 i was 6 weeks pregnant and going into the military @ ...
A: This sounds like a very difficult situation. More than likely, the hormones are still positive from ...
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| Bleeding after 2nd administration of Misoprostol | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Doctor, Iam from U.A.E. I had a medical termination of pregnancy on the 49th day of my pregnancy on ...
A: This sounds like a very difficult experience with the abortion pill. The good news is that it sounds ...
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| bleeding after mifepristone, misoprostol | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Doctor, I am worried about my normal menses. I have done medical abortion using mifepristone and ...
A: I am having a difficult time understanding your situation. From what I understand, you were 45 days ...
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| getting pregnant after abortion, irregular periods after abortion | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are trying to conceive our second child after I had an abortion (absorbal)last Jan ...
A: It sounds from your description that the time you are ovulating has changed. I think you are doing ...
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| bleeding after abortion | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I had to have an abortion due to medical reasons 1wk ago, i only bled a little on the day of and not ...
A: It is completely normal to only have one day of bleeding or spotting after an abortion procedure. ...
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| unprotected sex and pregnancy tests after an abortion | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on the 12th Jan 2009, It has been 4 weeks since the abortion. One week ...
A: By now, you can check a urine pregnancy test. The hormones from a surgical abortion are usually ...
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| how to find an early abortion doctor or clinic | 2/9/2009 |
Q: i am from india and i have come to US very recently. I have 2 kids but unfortunately our planning ...
A: Yes, National Abortion Federation Clinics are reputable. You should get good care there. You may ...
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| abortions and fertility, post abortion cramping, sex after abortion | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Dr., Two weeks ago I had an abortion at 10 weeks. This makes a total of three abortions. Question 1 ...
A: 1) Spotting with minor period-like cramps that respond to ibuprofen (800mg) would be completely ...
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| still no periods after 8 weeks of abortion | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion done on 13 of dec, I was 7 weeks pregnant. after the procedure I did not have sex ...
A: You should definitely follow up with the doctor if you are having cramps, body aches, dizzyness, and ...
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| Plan B and Misoprostal | 2/9/2009 |
Q: The evening before my period was due I had sex. We used a spermicidal condom, when my fiance pulled ...
A: It is very unlikely you got pregnant from what you describe. If you are regularly on nuvaring, it ...
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| Bleeding after abortion | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i went back to the doctor for the follow up and when i went i was still bleeding she checked me said ...
A: Bleeding on and off, or irregular bleeding is common and normal after having an abortion. There is ...
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| Pain and medical abortion, the abortion pill, RU486 | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Joan, I am 5 weeks pregnant, and went in for a medical abortion just today. I took the first pill ...
A: You made a good choice to try the abortion pill at this stage of pregnancy. If you are only 5 weeks ...
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| how to find an early abortion doctor or clinic | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i am from india and i have come to US very recently. I have 2 kids but unfortunately our planning ...
A: Manual Vacuum Aspiration is the safest and most simple way to end an early pregnancy. ...
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| vomit after abortion | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I had vomit symptoms when I was pregnant 4 weeks then my period didn't come and I tested positive, ...
A: Vomiting is not a sign of an infection, but it can be a sign of a continuing pregnancy or retained ...
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| still bleeding after abortion | 2/7/2009 |
Q: i had abortion on 19th dec i am still spotting some blood its not heavy but pink is it normal? when ...
A: Pink fluid is completely normal, and just indicates there is still some bleeding. From what you've ...
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| Abortion and positive pregnancy test. | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion about 3 1/2 to 4 weeks ago. I had heavy bleeding for about 4-5 hours after ...
A: It is definitely normal to have a positive pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after an abortion. It is ...
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| positive pregnancy test after the abortion pill | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am a little concerned and no one seems to be able to help i had an abortion (pill) at 6-7 weeks ...
A: There are a few explanations for you having a positive pregnancy test. 1) it could be that you have ...
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| vaginal odor after abortion | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on Friday, January 30, 2009. I took my first bath 4 or 5 days after. I've ...
A: The vaginal odor you are describing is called bacterial vaginosis, a harmless discharge that often ...
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| Menses after surgical abortion | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am 25 yrs old. I had an surgical abortion 3 wks back. I had no post op bleeding. When should I ...
A: Your pregnancy test should be negative by now. I would suggest that you check it so that you don't ...
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| ovulation for the month following PLAN B | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My period usually starts between the 20-22 of every month with very few exceptions. This makes my ...
A: There is no way to know for sure when you are ovulating, even during a regular month where you ...
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| bleeding, long periods after abortion | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion almost 8 months ago. I have always had normal 5-7 day periods, But now my periods ...
A: It would be very unusual for an abortion 8 months ago to cause periods that are over 2 weeks, ...
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| Pregnancy. After Abortion | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Sorry this is the rewrite of my question i wrote the wrong date of my abortion procedure.. Well i ...
A: You can go ahead and try to get pregnant, but most clinics advise that you wait one month after the ...
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| still no periods after 8 weeks of abortion | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion done on 13 of dec, I was 7 weeks pregnant. after the procedure I did not have sex ...
A: It sounds like you have a problem called "retained tissue" where some of the lining or a blood clot ...
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| sucessful abortion | 2/4/2009 |
Q: my pregnancy got miscarried 10 days back bcoz of lack of growth of baby, it was abortion with pills, ...
A: If you were certain that you miscarried, an ultrasound is recommended, but not absolutely necessary. ...
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| Post Abortion spotting and sex | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Joan, I'm from California (Los Angeles County) and I had an abortion just over a week ago (a week ...
A: Everything you describe sounds completely normal. It is common and normal to have some spotting ...
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| medical abortion and periods, clots after abortion pill | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on Dec. 16 of this year due to my age (38)and having diabetes. I was 7 ...
A: The bleeding you are describing sounds completely normal. Irregular bleeding is common and normal ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I recently had and abortion. I should not have. I wanted the baby but our financial situation had ...
A: You can go ahead and start trying right now! You did no harm to your body, and there is no problem ...
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| Pregnancy tests, bleeding after the abortion pill | 2/2/2009 |
Q: dr.joan, I had my last monthly periods on 12th Dec 08 (starting). And the next month I had waited ...
A: Everything you describe sounds completely normal. Bleeding after a medical abortion can last for ...
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| Abortion | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I had a standard abortion procedure on Dec 12th, I bleed very little for one day and still havent ...
A: Persistent cramping over a month after an abortion does not sound normal. It can either be that ...
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| Pain and Bleeding after surgical abortion | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I'm from the United States. I had the surgical procedure on the 24th of January, and i had ...
A: Cramping and passing clots 5 days after a procedure sounds like a condition called "retained ...
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| still bleeding after abortion | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i had abortion on 19th dec i am still spotting some blood its not heavy but pink is it normal? when ...
A: Spotting can be completely normal up to 2, or even 3 months after an abortion. It is harmless, and ...
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| periods after abortion | 2/1/2009 |
Q: dr.joan, i am a little concerned about my menstrual cycle. i had an early abortion at 9 wks on 26th ...
A: This is completely normal, and nothing to worry about. Having sex often stimulates the uterus to ...
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| spotting after first period after abortion | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I finally got my period 7 weeks after my surgical abortion... I never went for a follow up or took a ...
A: It is completely normal to have some bleeding after sex after an abortion. Sex stimulates the ...
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| After Medical Abortion, Pregnancy or Period? | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on the 17 of december and was bleeding until the 6th of january which was normal. ...
A: You can have irregular bleeding and spotting for several months after ending a pregnancy. What you ...
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| Period after aspiration procedure | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Joan. I went to Early Options in NYC and had the aspiration procedure about 7 weeks ago. I got my ...
A: This all sounds normal, but if it continues you should definitely call the office. We have started ...
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| My period after an abortion | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on the 16th of december 2008 ,i was only 5wks and 2days gone when i had ...
A: It is normal to have irregular or delayed periods after an abortion. In a few months, your period ...
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| abortions over 12 weeks | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I took a preg test back in October and it said positive so I know I am at least that far along. I ...
A: This is really outside my area of expertise, but you can find information on abortions over 12 weeks ...
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| anal sex after an abortion... | 1/30/2009 |
Q: okay hi i recently got a surgical abortion January 21st and i know i was not suppose to have sex for ...
A: This sounds completely safe. As long as you started on Depoprovera right after the abortion, you ...
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| Period after aspiration procedure | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Joan. I went to Early Options in NYC and had the aspiration procedure about 7 weeks ago. I got my ...
A: I am happy to hear you went to Early Options. It is the best doctor's office to get an early ...
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| pregnancy test results after abortion | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i had an abortion two months ago, and last month i had my cycle along with this one. My cycle ...
A: It is possible and common to have a persistent positive pregnancy test for 2 months after an ...
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| abortion | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Im from INDIA. Im in 10th day of my missed period and i confirmed that im pregnant. Pls kindly send ...
A: Fertilization typically occurs in the days after unprotected sex. Typically a pregnancy test will ...
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| Bleeding after the Abortion pill | 1/27/2009 |
Q: sir, i had my last period on 8 dec 2008. and we had sex on 19 dec 2008. I ate 1 pill of MT pill on ...
A: The ble3ding you are describing is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Usually bleeding ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 1/27/2009 |
Q: i am rani. iam married. i had abortion in 2006 before marriage. now i am 2months pregnant. so my ...
A: There is absolutely no way the doctor can find out that you had an abortion. There is absolutely no ...
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| Abortion | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i am rani. iam married. i had abortion in 2006 before marriage. now i am 2months pregnant. so my ...
A: There is no possibility of the doctor finding out if you had an abortion. You do not need to tell ...
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| abortion | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Im from INDIA. Im in 10th day of my missed period and i confirmed that im pregnant. Pls kindly send ...
A: I'm sorry this is outside my area of expertise. However, I understand that the abortion pill is ...
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| Abortion and periods | 1/26/2009 |
Q: hey i had a question. i had an abortion on the 24th of december. it was one of the clinc abortion ...
A: This is completely normal. If your symptoms went away, it sounds like the abortion was successful. ...
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| post abortion continued positive pregnancy test | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion on Oct. 15th 2008 and I am still spotting brown. When I brought this to my ...
A: It sounds like you have something called retained products. There might be a tiny piece of tissue ...
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| Abortion done two days ago and I have already stopped bleeding | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I had an abortion for the first time in my life this past Friday, which was one of the hardest ...
A: This sounds very difficult for you. It is very hard to end a pregnancy when you're not clear on your ...
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| sex after abortion | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I had an surgical abortion one week ago today at 5 weeks pregnant. However, I had sex with my ...
A: Dr. C was covering me for a day. I agree with everything she wrote to you. Everything you describe ...
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| Pregnancy After Abortion | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I had a abortion when i was 6 weeks pregnant 2 yrs back. Is it necessary to tell the doctor about my ...
A: There is no reason you need to tell the doctor your abortion history. It has no effect on the ...
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| pregnancy after medical abortion | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I am afraid to ask this question in the clinic although I have a consultation tomorrow with the ...
A: This is not a stupid question. In fact, it is a very common situation that happens after ending a ...
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| abortion? | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have previously been in touch with you in respect of my wife. I will renarrate sequence of events ...
A: I'm sorry this situation continues to be so difficult. There is absolutely no problem waiting, and ...
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| pain after abortion | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I had a D&C done on Monday Jan.19, The past days since the surgery have been fine I have had ...
A: I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. You are describing a condition called "retained ...
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| Medical Abortion And Pregnant | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a question. I had a medical abortion December 17,2008. I was bleeding until January 6,2009. I ...
A: It is normal to have bleeding after a medical abortion for four to six weeks, sometimes ...
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| sex after abortion | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I had an surgical abortion one week ago today at 5 weeks pregnant. However, I had sex with my ...
A: You have a few good questions: One about sex after an abortion and another about bleeding after ...
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| Pregnant While on the Pill? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Shan I've been on the pill for a year..takin a 21 hormonal pill, on Jan 5th I had my period like ...
A: It's good you are taking care of yourself and your fertility! Yes you might be pregnant. I suggest ...
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| Abortions | 1/23/2009 |
Q: If i had an abortion at 10 weeks, and i did bleed and got my period 6 weeks after. But after that ...
A: You are asking a good question. It is really unlikely, but not impossible that the pregnancy you ...
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| next period after an abortion | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i am 29 yrs old.i've had an abortion on 14th dec 2008.it was an very early abortion after my ...
A: You should definitely check a pregnancy test at home. If you had an early pregnancy, the pregnancy ...
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| medical abortion heavy bleeding | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am new to this website but it seems as if you have given wonderful advice so I thought I would ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your terrible experience. It was irresponsible of the doctor to not prepare ...
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| 21 weeks | 1/22/2009 |
Q: i am 21 weeks pregnant and was wanting to know if it was too late for the pill to work or if there ...
A: you are definitely too far for the abortion pill. It only works to nine weeks. After that it will ...
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| miscarriage treatment | 1/21/2009 |
Q: my wife had periods on 06 dec 08. On 24 Dec there was a contraception failure and within 58 hours, ...
A: It sounds like this has been a difficult situation for your wife. It sounds like she has a pending ...
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| Molar pregnancy and RU186 | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Joan, I am 35 and had a molar pregnancy 10 years ago that resulted in a choriocarcinoma, for which I ...
A: The abortion pill is safe in this situation. The chances of a repeat molar pregnancy are extremely ...
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| HELP | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i am 20.my boyfriend n i are in a longdistance relationship, so this time when he came down to uae, ...
A: The best thing to do is to check a pregnancy test. If it is positive, you can check a second one. ...
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| Unwanted Pregnancy after Abortion | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical termination 9 weeks ago. I was around 7-8 weeks pregnant. I've my 1st period after ...
A: It's possible that the pregnancy test is still positive from the pregnancy in December. It can take ...
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| Can I carry a pregnancy to term ? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion in 2005 at six weeks.Recovery was 100% . Exactly one year after, I became ...
A: From your story, there is no reason to think that you cannot carry a pregnancy to term. Early ...
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| cramping | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I just had a medical abortion on Thursday. I wasn't bleeding much until Sunday. Its a normal flow ...
A: This sounds like a normal response to a medical abortion. Sometimes it takes a few days for the ...
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| safe | 11/3/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion october 14 and had unprotected sex on october 29,, i take femenal pills within 72 ...
A: I am assuming these are emergency contraception pills? These pill are about 85% effective at 72 ...
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| Bleeding After Abortion | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I'm from the UK and I had an Early Medical Abortion just over three weeks ago (Fri 10th Oct), I was ...
A: The bleeding you are describing sounds completely normal. Bleeding after a medical abortion or the ...
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| failed medical abortion? | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, My period was delayed and i took a home pregnancy test which showed negative at first so ...
A: I am so glad - if you bled more than a period - it sounds like it worked! The only way to be 100% ...
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| 7 day pregnancy | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my mensis are late one week so i think im pregnant so i want to terminate this pregnancy can u tell ...
A: First, you should start with a pregnancy test. You can get one in any drug store. If it is ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I am married for last three and half years. During the first year of marriage i got an abortion ...
A: There is no reason to wait for six months to get pregnant again. You can go ahead and start trying. ...
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| Post-Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I had a medical termination exaxtly 6 wks ago today (18th sept 08). I was almost 12 wks gestation. I ...
A: This is a great question. If your hCG levels are dropping, you are definitely not pregnant. A urine ...
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| Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion last month, and i never thought i'd be in that position in my life. I've always ...
A: You don't need to wait for three months to start trying to get pregnant after a medical abortion, or ...
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| After Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i had a medical abortion on 9/16 and bled for about 10 days. It stopped for a week, then i started ...
A: What you are describing is completely normal. It is common to have irregular bleeding or spotting ...
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| Another abortion Question | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Joan, I apologize for my second question but there were a few things that I forgot to ask in my ...
A: I answered most of your questions in the last response. What is the aftercare from an abortion? ...
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| Questions about what Abortion is right for me | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am currently a senior in college (21 years of age). I have been on the pill since I became ...
A: What is the best method to end early pregnancy? That is a very good and important question. It is ...
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| ovulation after an abortion | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had a chemical abortion in which I was given a shot and some pills to terminate my ...
A: It is possible but unlikely that you got pregnant without penetration. Yes, you can ovulate right ...
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| am desperate to get pregnant immediately. | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 3weeks ago which ii deeply regret.meanwhile when i went for my check up which is ...
A: Absolutely ignore the doctor's advice. I would wait one month, but then go ahead and start trying ...
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| abortion 7 weeks ago, spotting | 10/27/2008 |
Q: .. i had a surgical abortion 7 weeks ago... i only bled for the first 2 or 3 days afterwards... i ...
A: It is possible but unlikely that you are pregnant - the pullout method really is not very reliable, ...
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| Pregnant after abortion | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion 12 weeks ago. but continued to get a positive pregnancy test. 3 days ago I ...
A: It sounds like you had a failed medical abortion. I am surprised by your story - did you have a ...
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| pregnancy after abortion..? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i am 19 years old from Canada. i found out i was pregnant on aug 25 and i had a therapeutic ...
A: It is not a term I use. I've been a doctor for 20 years, and have never referred to a "bulky" ...
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| abortions | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i live in South Africa and i was given misoprostol 5 days ago at the local hospital. i was to go ...
A: It is hard to know how this will go, as I don't know exactly what was done at the hospital. ...
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| Medical Abortion | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Joan, I really hope that you could help me with my problem. Actually, I am pregnant for more than 7 ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know how to help you. Probably the best thing is to discretely ask around to ...
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| failed medical abortion? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, My period was delayed and i took a home pregnancy test which showed negative at first so ...
A: I'm sorry this has been so difficult for you. You have three options. You can go to get an ...
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| medical abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: good day to you dr. joan, i'm from the philippines where abortion is illegal. i'm sincerely hoping ...
A: The misoprostol tablets alone are a common way that women try to end their pregnancies where ...
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| Will they know? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a question, If I had a surgical abortion at 9 weeks, how long after the surgery will someone ...
A: No doctor should ever be able to tell if you've had an abortion, or even a miscarriage. Within days, ...
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| Heavy Bleeding After Med. Abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Joan, I had a medical abortion at 7 weeks and everything checked out fine at the 1 week follow-up ...
A: The bleeding you are having can be very frightening, but it is probably normal. It is fairly ...
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| abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion October 14, and i had a pregnancy test OCtober 22 ,, the result was positive ,, is ...
A: It is normal to have a positive pregnancy test for 1-2 months after a termination of pregnancy. ...
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| Post Abortion Care | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 6 days ago at 6 weeks pregnant. I just been spotting up to today. I feel fine ...
A: You are absolutely fine to have alcohol, coffee, and exercise. There should be no problem with any ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 9 years ago when I was young and a poor decision maker... anyway, the procedure ...
A: There are absolutely no risks to getting pregnant again after an abortion. You can go ahead and ...
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| hi doctor | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am 25 n from India n i got aborted on 29sept with mifepristone n misoprostol n soon after that i ...
A: This sounds completely normal. This is unfortunately a very common side effect/problem with the ...
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| incomplete termination of pregnancy | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I made the very difficult decision to have a medical abortion at roughly 7 weeks after my husband ...
A: I'm sorry you are having this problem with the abortion pill. It is hard enough to end a pregnancy, ...
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| abortion | 10/20/2008 |
Q: ........on the 22 of sept i went in for an abortion i was 5.5 preg..i took my first pill there that ...
A: It is unlikely that you got pregnant again. It is common to still have pregnancy hormones from the ...
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| Still bleeding heavy at times after medical abortion followed by a D&C | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Dr. Joan, I had a termination at 8 weeks pregnant (medical ab). Everything went as is should, I ...
A: I have been providing the pill for over a decade, and this is the worst story I have heard. My ...
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| Medical Abortion and Birth Control pills | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Joan, Thank you for answering my past question. I was relieved to know I could have a glass of wine. ...
A: The bleeding after a medical abortion is unfortunately normal, and the birth control pills probably ...
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| pregnancy after abortion..? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: i am 19 years old from Canada. i found out i was pregnant on aug 25 and i had a therapeutic ...
A: Yes, you can get pregnant with the pullout method. It depends on how good he is at pulling out at ...
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| can i get pregnant after my abortion? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I had my abortion on sept. 25 2008 and the only and last time i had sex unprotected was on oct. 12 ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get pregnant right away after an abortion. The pull out method is good, but ...
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| Abortion Aftercare | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it has to be exactly 14 days after an abortion to insert anything into the vagina ...
A: You should be fine to put in a yeast treatment. At this point, you are probably safe to put ...
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| 7weeks since abortion | 10/17/2008 |
Q: It has been seven weeks since i had my abortion and IM STILL bleeding. I just recently started ...
A: I am assuming you had a surgical abortion. If you had a medical abortion, or the abortion pill, ...
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| Medical Abortion | 10/17/2008 |
Q: What will happen if I take Mifepristone at 3rd month pregnancy or even later? Will the abortion ...
A: You should never take mifepristone after the first two months of pregnancy. First, it will not ...
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| breast tenderness | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion last Wednesday, and I did bleed that day kind of heavy, and passed some ...
A: It sounds like the pregnancy is over. Nausea that goes away is a strong sign that you are no longer ...
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| irregular menstruation after abortion | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Is irregular menstruation common or normal two months and one cycle after an abortion?
A: Irregular bleeding is completely common after an abortion, and can normally last up to two months. ...
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| abortion bleeding after 2 months | 7/4/2008 |
Q: its been 2 months and im still bleeding. its very heavy and a lot of pain. and its been constant for ...
A: I assume you had a surgical abortion, not the abortion pill? It is not normal to have persistent ...
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| Abortion Pill | 7/3/2008 |
Q: That day I received the Mifeprex at around 11 am. I felt completely fine the rest of that day. The ...
A: Everything you are describing sounds completely normal. You describe a classic experience with the ...
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| Can Multilple abortions affect fertility? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion(Vacuum), long ago(b4 8yrs) from my previos relationship. Now am married for 2&1/2 ...
A: It is not possible that this is a complication of a medical abortion. Fallopian tube damage is ...
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| abortion could i be still pregnant | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i have had an abortion two days ago.i was six weeks and four days pregnant but I'm regretting this ...
A: Symptoms of pregnancy do not go away for 1-2 weeks after an abortion. It is unlikely that you are ...
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| sex 48 hours after vacuum D&C | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I did not follow medical advice and had sex (with a condom) 48 hours after having the surgical ...
A: It is good that you were evaluated - they should have been able to tell if there was an infection ...
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| sex 48 hours after vacuum D&C | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I did not follow medical advice and had sex (with a condom) 48 hours after having the surgical ...
A: Kate, You should definitely get in to see a doctor if you are having persistent dull pain after a ...
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| post abortion | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i had a medical abortion exactly a month ago (5/14/08). on my 2 week follow up, the nurse gave me an ...
A: Mandy, It is good that you passed this. It is probably the reason you were having brown discharge. ...
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| Sex the day of Abortion | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had unprotected sex and an abortion later in the day. I did not think anything about it as I was ...
A: There shouldn't be any problem with getting pregnant. If you have sex prior to an abortion, an egg ...
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| Abortion | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago, and still no period. I had close to no bleeding after the ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion. It doesn't mean that anything ...
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| Sex after non sergical abortion | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I had a non surgical abortion done and they told me to wait at least two weeks before having sex and ...
A: Liz, you are completely fine, as long as you used protection not to get pregnant. The condom also ...
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| 5 days after my abortion | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I had an aspiration abortion at 6 weeks on June 21st. The doctor said the procedure went fairly ...
A: Everything you describe sounds fairly normal. It is common to have irregular bleeding, stopping and ...
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| i want to get pregnant after having an abortion | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 2 weeks ago. It was the hardest decision I had to make but I had too much ...
A: You might want to wait until you get one period before you start trying, but you shouldn't need to ...
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| menstruation after medical abortion | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I received the medical abortion pill last month, around May 22, 2008. After I took the pill I bled ...
A: We don't know why women have irregular bleeding after the abortion pill. It probably has to do with ...
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| 7 weeks pregnant and confused | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am 37 years and I have had one miscarriage and one ectopic pregnancy and I am now 7 weeks pregnant ...
A: I usually just answer medical questions, and am not a trained therapist. You might want to try ...
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| abortion | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i just wanna ask if i can have abortion even i;m breastfeeding my 5 month old baby. i'm planning to ...
A: You can definitely end a pregnancy with a 5 month old baby. If you do the surgical abortion or the ...
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| menstruation after medical abortion | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I received the medical abortion pill last month, around May 22, 2008. After I took the pill I bled ...
A: It is completely normal to have irregular bleeding after the abortion pill. It is normal and common ...
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| post abortion problems | 6/23/2008 |
Q: um, I had a medical abortion about 3 months ago, and I have not had a regular cycle yet. I have dark ...
A: This is completely normal, as long as you are not pregnant. You might want to take a home pregnancy ...
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| Abortion pill aftercare | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had the 2 dose abortion pill at about 8 weeks pregnant over a year ago. It worked fine and I ...
A: What you are describing could be bacterial vaginosis, however this should have responded to the ...
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| Post-Abortion Pill - Did it Work?? | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Recently a friend of mine took the medical abortion method at a planned parenthood center in San ...
A: This is a very unusual story. I have been offering the abortion pill for over a decade and have ...
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| Abortion | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My wife has had 3 cesarean deliveries.she is pregnant again and we want to terminate the ...
A: There is no problem with having a surgical abortion, or a nonsurgical abortion (abortion pill or ...
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| Post-abortion complications. Please help U.S. | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Joan, Lisa again My blood test cameback and the horomones were slightly up, not a lot, but up. Not ...
A: I'm afraid I'm too late answering your question. I am guessing from what you told me that there was ...
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| six weeks after abortion and no period yet | 6/16/2008 |
Q: It's been six weeks since my medical abortion. I had gone for my checkup at the doctor after the ...
A: This is completely normal. I've seen it take 1-3 months before getting your normal period again. ...
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| Can't stop crying | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I recently found out that I was pregnant. I told the father about it today, who happens to be my ...
A: It can be very hard to go through this, especially the first time you are pregnant. Where do you ...
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| Abortion didn't work? Please help (U.S.) | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 days ago. At the time I took the blood test then, i was told i was 8-9 ...
A: It is common to have a positive urine test for weeks or even a month after an abortion, so this does ...
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| after an abortion | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Dr Joan, How soon should I be on my period after an abortion? I had an aspiration procedure on May ...
A: I am happy to hear that you were able to find the aspiration procedure. I have been at the ...
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| impact of abortion on future pregnancy | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend got pregnant unexpectedly (we went for a check-up and it's been 5 weeks since her last ...
A: The abortion pill as well as the aspiration procedure (see earlyabortion.com) are the safest methods ...
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| abortion,coloscopy and pregnancy? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i just had an abortion 7 days ago,and i just found out that my paps test was abnormal and they want ...
A: Colposcopy and abortion do not affect your fertility. You should be able to get pregnant when you ...
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| is it safe to get pregnant one month after an abortion? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on 5/5/08 and i still live in pain and regret for now,but i had no other choice.. ...
A: It is completely safe to get pregnant right away. You can get started now - you don't have to wait. ...
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| abortion | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had a abortion in November of 07 & I recently just had sex again for the first time. I had ...
A: You are no more fertile than normal after an abortion. If you are having unprotected sex, you have ...
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| confused | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Joan, I recieved a medical abortion april 8th 2008, it was the hardest decision i have ever ...
A: You are completely fine. Two negative pregnancy tests and bleeding after a medical abortion have ...
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| abortion | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i am having an abortion tomorrow morning. and iam hiding from friends and family am i gonna be able ...
A: There is no way that anyone should be able to tell that you had an abortion. Make sure to ask this ...
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| post-abortion bleeding - 6 weeks later | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you could put my mind at rest (pleeeease!). I had a medical abortion 6 weeks ago. It ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal, and can go on for up to 3 months after the ...
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| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 6/7/2008 |
Q: . well i got an abortion the 30th of april & i havent got a real peroid since so i took a pregnacy ...
A: It is very common to have a positive pregnancy test for weeks to up to 2 months after an abortion. ...
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| Birth Control Pills after abortion | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on May 24 and immediately started Ortho-Tricyclene Lo pills the next day, after ...
A: I agree with Planned Parenthood, that you are probably fine. It has been shown that if you start ...
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| Abortion pill didn't work,,,Why? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: As soon as i got to know that I was pregnant which is after my period was late by 4 days only, I ...
A: Misoprostol is the same as cytotec, and can cause damage to the developing embryo. You are in a ...
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| Abortion pill didn't work,,,Why? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: As soon as i got to know that I was pregnant which is after my period was late by 4 days only, I ...
A: It sounds like the abortion pill did not work. What pills did you take and how did you take the ...
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| after abortion | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I was 6 weeks pregnant and i had a medical abortion lat Apr.8,i bled and spotting after and ...
A: Hazel, It is fine for you to start those pills any time. You will need to use a back up method ...
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| Post abortion | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: It is better to wait until Friday to see what happens. Even in very unlikely event that this is ...
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| Spotting after taking RU486 | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Doctor Joan I took RU486 at the end of March, my checkup 1 week later at my checkup the tech said I ...
A: I have prescribed the abortion pill for over a decade, and was an original U.S. researcher of RU486. ...
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| Post abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: Light bleeding after the abortion pill usually normal with the abortion pill at four weeks, however ...
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| Post abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: That's great news - maybe you won't have cramps with this. The abortion pill usually causes ...
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| after abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I was 6 weeks pregnant and i had a medical abortion lat Apr.8,i bled and spotting after and ...
A: It is difficult to know when your actual period will start after a medical abortion. It is ...
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| ???? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion when I was 20 and now am 25. Is it still likely that I can get pregnant without ...
A: If you had a normal, uncomplicated abortion, there is no reason you should be concerned about ...
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| Pregnancy after D and C and starting birth control | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was three months pregnant and lost the baby I had a D and C on 3/18 and then started birth control ...
A: That is great news about the pregnancy tests. As far as birth control, I am a big fan of both the ...
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| Abortion pill | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process yesterday by taking the mifepristone pill. I thought I ...
A: The bleeding should start after the second medication, misoprostol. The bleeding typically starts ...
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| Post Abortion bleeding and positive pregnancy test | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago, when I was 7 weeks along. Immediately after the procedure, I ...
A: It can be normal to have a positive pregnancy test at four weeks. However, it is definitely time ...
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| Abortion Pill and Birth Control | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I received a medical abortion last week, January 23, 2008. They told me to follow up with my ...
A: You are able to get pregnant immediately after an abortion, so you should abstain or use condoms ...
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| How long do I bleed | 1/29/2008 |
Q: On monday the 21st took the first pill for my medical abortion. Took 5 pills on Wednesday and 5 more ...
A: The protocol you followed in the abortion pill is not one I am familiar with. Typically ...
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| after medical abortion | 1/28/2008 |
Q: if u remember my story, i am living in a Gulf country were traditions might kill a woman if she gets ...
A: Noor, The clot that you saw was the lining of the pregnancy - the tissue that gets ready for the ...
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| Was I pregnant with twins? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I took the abortion pill and was sure I passed out the fetus (I saw a clot and some brownish soft ...
A: It is highly unlikely that you saw a fetus. At the stage of pregnancy when you take the abortion ...
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| morning after pill after abortion | 1/28/2008 |
Q: 27,07 i then had sex Jan,17,08. my partner said he used a condom but i still was not sure so with in ...
A: It sounds like you did everything right, so it would be unlikely that you are pregnant again. Using ...
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| question | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Wondering what procedure is used for either two or three months along? What is recovery time? ...
A: There is a significant difference between two and three months of pregnancy. If you are considering ...
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| abortion pill | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am around 4-5 weeks pregnant.. I have a 11 month old & a 12 yr old, my husband has just left me & ...
A: At the 4-5 week stage pregnancy there is no embryo at all - there are cells that are not visible to ...
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| Very Strange Abortion | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 years old and i had an abortion about a week ago on the 16th. My story is a bit confusing so ...
A: You should definitely get checked out. Pain after an abortion is not normal, and could be an ...
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| gting pregnant | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 5weeks ago,but both me and my huband regret what we did. we thought it would be ...
A: You can go ahead and start to try immediately. There are no risks to the pregnancy. It sounds like ...
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| do we have a sign of pregnancy, or is there another problem | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i have been spotting and cramping on my lower left side where my overy is located. im on birth ...
A: The most simple way to answer the question is to buy an over the counter pregnancy test. If it ...
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| light bleeding | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion 8 days ago,it was quite early as I was 5,5 weeks pregnant. 15 minutes after ...
A: From your story, there is a good possibility that the abortion pill didn't work. It is worth the ...
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| PLEASE HELP ME DR. JOAN!!! | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Joan, I am very ashamed of myself for even asking this question, however I have had four abortions ...
A: You should be fine having a 5th abortion, and you are not alone. Many women are in this situation. ...
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| no period after abortion | 1/22/2008 |
Q: hi i was just wondering what was going on i had a termition on th 1st november had lite spotting ...
A: It sounds unlikely that you could be pregnant, but to be 100% sure you can check a pregnancy test. ...
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| Info after an abortion | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I went to the doctors dec 17 and took a pill there, and four pills oraly at home on the 18th.. I had ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal, and of no concern. It is always difficult to ...
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| Am I pregnant again? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 4 weeks ago as my baby was really ill. I was 12.5 weeks pregnant! I so want to ...
A: The faint positive pregnancy test is unreliable - it's more than likely from the prior pregnancy, ...
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| i had a abortion 2 days ago... | 1/21/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 days ago. i don't believe in them but do believe it should be your choice. after ...
A: I am not a specialist in emotional health. However I would recommend the following organization: ...
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| Bleeding off and on for 7 weeks | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Doctor Joan: On November 23, I had a medical abortion. When I returned for a follow-up, the doctor ...
A: This kind of bleeding could be hormonal, or it also could be that there is still a clot that hasn't ...
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| abortion | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion about 2 weeks ago today ( jan 4, friday) I've been on birth control everyday ...
A: You are taking the birth control correctly, and should not be at risk of getting pregnant. However, ...
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| abortion | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 days ago and i havent had any bleeding. im not sure if this is normal or not. ...
A: Not bleeding right after an abortion is common and completely normal. You may not bleed at all, or ...
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| Pregnancy After Abortion | 1/17/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine had a surgical abortion at 11 weeks just over 2.5 weeks ago and had no bleeding ...
A: Sarah, Yes, it is possible. It's hard to differentiate bleeding from a period and bleeding after ...
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| Abortion & Hormones | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I had an early abortion (5 weeks & 5 days) about a week ago, and when I had the procedure one of the ...
A: At this early stage, the pregnancy test should be faint positive or negative in another week. I ...
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| Money Help | 1/16/2008 |
Q: First, let me start by saying that I am only 17, I no long have a job, and I have no insurance.I ...
A: P. The best place for resources to help you in these situations in www.prochoice.org. They have a ...
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| post abortion | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Ok I had an abortion exactly one week ago. I want to have sex with my boyfriend, what's the worst ...
A: It is likely fine to have sex a week after the abortion. The main thing is to protect yourself from ...
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| Abortion-6th | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am 2-4 weeks along. I am considering the abortion pill method. I have two concerns before making ...
A: The aboriton pill method is very safe, and is 100% safe for future pregnancies. The wonderful thing ...
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| Do I have to have stopped bleeding before I can get pregnant? | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 3 weeks ago, at 12.5 weeks due to the baby being very unwell! Hardest thing I've ...
A: You can get pregnant when you are spotting or even bleeding after an abortion. If you are pregnant, ...
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| abortion thru pills | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and on advise of the doctor took mtpill. i took them twice.one in the ...
A: A D&C is very safe. It is one of the safest procedures. With any procedure, you will have to sign ...
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| abortion thru pills | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and on advise of the doctor took mtpill. i took them twice.one in the ...
A: Everything that you describe as far as the bleeding sounds completely normal with the pill. ...
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| Medical abortion - not sure it's worked | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I tool my 2nd dose of the abortion pill. 4 x Misoprostol, orally. For the first 5 hours ...
A: Your experience of medical abortion is not typical. Usually the symptoms of significant pain ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My son recently broke up with his girlfriend. She was pregnant with an ex-boyfriends baby when they ...
A: This would be a very unlikely story. If she ended the pregnancy on December 28th, it is possible ...
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| Could it be that I'm pregnant? | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Joan, On Dec. 8, 2007 I had an abortion. I had unprotected sex on Dec. 28 2008 I took two pregnacy ...
A: It could be that you are pregnant again, or it could still be hormones in your body. You can know ...
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| Breast tenderness | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion about 3 weeks ago and I was about 6 weeks pregnant how long should I experience ...
A: Your pregnancy symptoms should be completely gone in a month. It is a little concerning that the ...
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| reseach | 1/10/2008 |
Q: But my boyfriend is soo scared of the whole thing. He said he wanted to do a research on you before ...
A: My offices are: earlyabortionoptions.com. I am the medical director, and my credentials are on the ...
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| blood test predicting miscarriage? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My partner recently had an abortion without my knowledge. When I found out she said that she had ...
A: Chris, A blood test that would predict miscarriage would have to be done at least twice. The blood ...
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| Post-abortion | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Joah, I'm scheduled for my first surgical abortion in a week. I was wondering how soon after my ...
A: This is an excellent question, and not shallow at all. It usually takes a week for your hormones to ...
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| Was this normal after a abortion? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I had an suction abortion, March 2007. I was 10 weeks, 6 days along. About 3 ...
A: What you experienced was completely normal. "Contractions" are the same feeling as uterine cramping ...
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| Second Abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: 2007. After the abortion i felt a little weird. I guess it was the hormones in my body. Then I felt ...
A: You should check with both the doctor who did the abortion, and with your regular doctor. I can't ...
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| Second Abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: 2007. After the abortion i felt a little weird. I guess it was the hormones in my body. Then I felt ...
A: The antibiotics are no longer necessary after the first few days. They prevent infection from the ...
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| Too early for a medical abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Joan, I wrote earlier after the clinic I visited refused to do a surgical abortion as I was only at ...
A: THe safest time to do an abortion (medical or surgical) is once it can be identified in your uterus ...
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| menstrual aches after a medical abortion | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i am 3.5 weeks pregnant. i had been taking Cytotec for the last 10 days (6X/day). i had some cramps ...
A: If you have bled more than a period, you probably don't need to take the third dose. The pregnancy ...
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| Pregnant? Please help! | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i had unprotected sex on new years eve and scared of being pregnant what can i do? please help ...
A: Amanda, The chances of getting pregnant are less right after your period, but that is certainly not ...
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| emergency contraception | 1/4/2008 |
Q: sorry my topic is not abortion. the other experts i have written to have not answered so i am taking ...
A: Hopefully you are fine, and did not get pregnant. There is no way to know for sure what the chances ...
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| Pregnant? Please help! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i had unprotected sex on new years eve and scared of being pregnant what can i do? please help
A: You can try taking Plan B, or the Morning After Pill. It is still recommended if it has been less ...
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| menstrual aches after a medical abortion | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i am 3.5 weeks pregnant. i had been taking Cytotec for the last 10 days (6X/day). i had some cramps ...
A: Try taking the cytotec 4 at a time, 24 hours apart, for 3 days. The best way to take it is to put ...
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| periods after abortion | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i recently had an abortion on oct 3. i had bleeding afterwards which i know is normal then it ...
A: This sounds normal. It is common after an abortion to have irregular periods like this. At this ...
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| Pregnancy | 1/2/2008 |
Q: It will be two weeks this coming wednesday that iv had an abortion. Two days after the procedure on ...
A: You should be protected against pregnancy, even though you've only had the patch on for a week. If ...
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| pregnancy immediately after abortion | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I'm glad to find this site. I had a medical abortion on December 5 and bled until dec.23 . ...
A: In the unlikely event that you are pregnant again, it is completely safe to end the pregnancy or ...
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| Could i be pregnant ? | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on nov29th and had a litle bit of bleeding and cramping for a few days afterwards. ...
A: It is possible that you got pregnant again. The only way to know is to check a pregnancy test at ...
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| sex and pregnancy | 12/31/2007 |
Q: is it true that if a woman is about 1-2weeks pregnant and have sex the sperm from the man can cause ...
A: This is a myth. Sex during pregnancy at any time is safe and normal, as long as the woman wants to ...
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| pregnancy immediately after abortion | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I'm glad to find this site. I had a medical abortion on December 5 and bled until dec.23 . ...
A: It is possible to get pregnant after an abortion; you have the same chance of getting pregnant as ...
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| Pathology Report/Follow-up visit | 12/31/2007 |
Q: The clinic I had opted to have a surgical abortion procedure at has told me that in the event that I ...
A: The pathology report is usually of little value. It will not tell you if you have retained tissue. ...
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| Could I be pregnant again? | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion by vacuum, in the first trimester, and about a week and a half afterwards had ...
A: It is possible to get pregnant after an abortion. You have the same risk of pregnancy as any other ...
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| spot bleeding throughout month | 12/30/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: Julie, You can either wait, and see what happens; go back to the doctor who prescribed the pills; or ...
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| Too early for a surgical abortion? | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Joan, First, thank you so much for providing this valuable Q and A service. I went today to a ...
A: It's reasonable for a clinic to wait a week before performing the procedure. It is safer for you, ...
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| Pregnancy After D&C | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I had to have a D&C when I was 11 weeks pregnant. We found out at the ultrasound that there was no ...
A: Lauren, Yes, it is possible to get pregnant before your next period. As far as likelihood, your ...
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| medical ab - 3 weeks later | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had a medical ab 3 weeks ago, and I came in for a follow up. I still have light bleeding, and ...
A: It is absolutely fine to wait one or two or even more weeks not to have a surgical abortion. ...
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| I had an abortion 2 months ago and now I am worried. | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had my second abortion roughly two months ago. The first abortion went smoothly and so did this ...
A: Pain 2 months after an abortion is very unlikely to be related to an abortion. Take a pregnancy ...
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| Pregnant after D & C | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had a D & C after a miscarriage. My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex once at 7 days post D ...
A: If you are pregnant again, it would be 100% safe to keep the pregnancy and 100% safe to end the ...
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| Pregnant after D & C | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I had a D & C after a miscarriage. My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex once at 7 days post D ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get pregnant after a D&C, even if you are bleeding. Check a pregnancy test. ...
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| i had an abortion on dec 8th im still bleeding | 12/25/2007 |
Q: i went to the doctor on DEC sixth to terminate my pregnancy i was given one pill there and the other ...
A: This kind of irregular bleeding and spotting after the abortion pill is completely normal. You can ...
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| Bleeding during 5 weeks of pregnancy | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Joan, i am really in a fix.. hoping that I can find the answer here.. This is my first pregnancy. ...
A: An early miscarriage is very common (1/3) and very normal. I can't say whether you are miscarrying ...
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| ab | 12/24/2007 |
Q: can one have abortion in 20 week pregnancy
A: Typically, you can have an abortion to 24 weeks of pregnancy, although it can be difficult to find a ...
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| sex after abortion | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i just had sex with my boyfriend 2 weeks after my abortion as soon as my bleeding stopped, and since ...
A: It is completely normal to bleed on and off after an abortion. What happened to you is completely ...
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| i had my second abortion two days ago | 12/22/2007 |
Q: i wrote to you a week ago because i didnt know what to do thank you for your advice. i dont know who ...
A: A few things that might be helpful - at 7 weeks there is no embryo at all, so you shouldn't feel bad ...
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| i had my second abortion two days ago | 12/21/2007 |
Q: i wrote to you a week ago because i didnt know what to do thank you for your advice. i dont know who ...
A: I'm not clear on what you're asking. Please send me a note again about what you are worried about. ...
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| after abortion birth control | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on 10/05/2007. I stared my birth control patch 2 days later on Sunday. My ...
A: If you started the patch within days of the procedure and took it as you were supposed to, changing ...
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| ABORTION | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I HAD AN ABORTION ABOUT 7WEEKS AGO (NOVEMBER3,2007) HOWEVER SOON AFTER I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX SEVERAL ...
A: Delayed periods are common and normal after an abortion. Sometimes it can take 2-3 months to get a ...
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| Medical Abortion | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Joan I am currently undergoing a medical abortion. This started Mon 17/12 when I took the ...
A: The usual protocol for medical abortion is to take the four tablets of misoprostol bucally, at least ...
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| pregnancy/abortion | 12/18/2007 |
Q: How long would you recommend to wait to conceive after an abortion(vaccum)? Would anything bad ...
A: It is completely fine to try to conceive right away after a procedure under 12 weeks. Emotionally, ...
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| conception after first pregnancy | 12/18/2007 |
Q: i got pregnant in august 2006 and i had a medical abortion on september 25 ( about 7 weeks ...
A: The bleeding that you experienced was completely normal after the abortion pill; there were no ...
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| Medical Abortion | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I just had a medical abortion a few days ago and as soon as I took the 2nd pill I had some serious ...
A: All of this sounds normal after a medical abortion. The only way to be 100% sure that it worked is ...
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| periods after the abortion | 12/17/2007 |
Q: had a surgery general anaesthetic abortion on 30.10.07 and straight after the procedure only bled up ...
A: The bleeding sounds completely normal. This kind of irregular bleeding is common after a procedure. ...
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| post abortion and rape | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i really didnt want it but my family kicked me out and disowned me bc i wouldnt. and my b/f at the ...
A: I am sorry you had such a horrible experience. I hope this will be a time that things turn better ...
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| abortion | 12/15/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion 4 weeks ego. i took pill to terminate the pregnacy on 20th and 22nd ...
A: Pregnancy tests can remain positive up to 8 weeks after a medical abortion, so hopefully it is just ...
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| Abortion Prices | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am need of an abortion but am unable to come up with the funds because I am a full time student ...
A: You can go to NAF.org, and call their hotline. They may have resources. You may also go to ...
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| Contraceptive Pills | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have had an abortion about 2months back (medical abortion) there was quite alot of bleeding and at ...
A: Navi, These are best questions to ask the doctor prescribing the pills. This section of the all ...
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| Bleeding after a medical Abortion | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion, starting on Dec.4 (first set of pills). It has been a week since and I ...
A: Irregular bleeding after a medical abortion is completely normal. You can stop and start, pass ...
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| Question's about Abortion | 12/13/2007 |
Q: First off I'd like to thank you very much for responding to this. I know nothing really about ...
A: I think you would find my websites helpful: earlyabortion.com; and earlyabortionoptions.com. You ...
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| Brown Discharge for many days.14 days! | 12/11/2007 |
Q: About 3 months ago I had an Abortion done... :(... My first period in October after the abortion, I ...
A: Brown discharge usually means blood that is slow to pass out of the uterus, so it turns brown. It ...
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| pregnancy | 12/6/2007 |
Q: i had a termination on 2/23/07 i was about 8weeks my first pregnancy i lightly bleed i got my ...
A: Periods and bleeding are never reliable for figuring out when you are fertile, especially after an ...
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| abortion and fibroids | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I went to get an abortion when I was 7 weeks pregnant. The doctor said they couldn't do it in the ...
A: They are in Manhattan. The number is 212-860-2600. Tell them the situation. They may be pricey, ...
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| i cant get pregnant | 12/5/2007 |
Q: .i took sycotex pills to have an abortion about 3years ago and 2 this day i still cannot get ...
A: It sounds like you need an evaluation with a fertility specialist. It is highly unlikely or ...
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| Bleeding after surgical abortion | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago and have been bleeding every single day since. The bleeding ...
A: Cindy, I agree that it would be a good idea to get a second opinion. Usually bleeding for more ...
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| Abortion | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on October 29th, had unprotected sex on 12 days later and have not yet had ...
A: You are right about the pregnancy hormones. It can be difficult to tell if you are pregnant again ...
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| asleep?? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: are there any types of abortion, under which the mother will be put to sleep for the duration of the ...
A: Most clinics that offer abortion services have you be put to sleep for the procedure. The ...
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| Abortion | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical AB Nov 16th. I bled for about 1 week and then it stopped. I also had sex the week ...
A: This is completely normal with the abortion pill. You can have irregular bleeding and spotting for ...
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| sex before an abortion? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: This may sound odd, that I would even be in the mood, but in an emotional sense it's very ...
A: The pill is 97-99% effective depending on the study, and how you take the second pills. I've had my ...
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| Bleeding after surgical abortion | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago and have been bleeding every single day since. The bleeding ...
A: I would recommend you follow up with the facility that did the abortion. Unless you are on ...
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| pill abortion, please help | 12/1/2007 |
Q: my name is danielle i am 17 years old and have a 8 month old daughter, i found out I was pregnant ...
A: Yes, women have had babies in this situation, and many have had severe birth defects. I would ...
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| When should i get my period | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I had an aspiration procedure on November second, then i was bleeding for almost a week,not so heavy ...
A: I started Early Options and we have two offices - one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. I am so ...
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| When should i get my period | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I had an aspiration procedure on November second, then i was bleeding for almost a week,not so heavy ...
A: Irregular bleeding, spotting, and passing clots is all normal after an aspiration procedure or D&C. ...
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| im pregnant again.... i think, will my past abortion harm my baby? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: i just had an abortion october 17 i was 6 weeks and one day pregnant. my husband and i got right ...
A: A bHCG of 166 could still be remaining hormones from the October pregnancy, or it could be a very ...
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| pregnancy | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was pregnant and went in for an ultra sound and they found two sacks. One was hemriging and the ...
A: I would strongly recommend that you end the pregnancy. Misoprostol causes serious fetal ...
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| missed abortion | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i had a termination 4 weeks ago at a private clinic.i had a suction proceedure with no anastetic.i ...
A: The general understanding in the medical literature is that if a pregnancy continues after a suction ...
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| ABORTION | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 10 days ago and my boyfriend and I had sex Sunday,and monday and didn't, ...
A: It is normal to have irregular periods, bleeding and spotting after an abortion, or sometimes to ...
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| giant tissue 4th day after suction abortion | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am 26 and just had a suction abortion 4 days ago. I started to have slight bleeding 2 days ago, ...
A: It sounds like you passed some of the lining that forms around the uterus, getting ready for the ...
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| Can I still get pregnant | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I have had 5 abortions, the last time I was 2.5 months pregnant, I had them put in the ...
A: So far, I wouldn't be concerned about getting pregnant. Sometimes it can just take time, even up to ...
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| Positive Pregnancy Test 5 days after a medical abortion | 11/22/2007 |
Q: ! I had a medical abortion on the 16th November 2007. I had a clinic appointment 3 days previous to ...
A: There is nothing to be concerned about. A pregnancy test can remain positive for 1-2 months after ...
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| ABORTION | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 10 days ago and my boyfriend and I had sex Sunday,and monday and didn't, ...
A: Typical pregnancy tests turn positive about one week after conception. You can check a pregnancy ...
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| after the abortion | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion in Oct. 2007 - my husband supported my decision due the fact that we have ...
A: Nicole, Cramping after the 2nd set of pills is normal, but if it lasts for more than 24 hours, this ...
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| after the abortion | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion in Oct. 2007 - my husband supported my decision due the fact that we have ...
A: It is not uncommon for women to change their minds about having children after an abortion. Perhaps ...
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| No period 9 weeks after abortion | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on 14th Sep. I was approx 9 weeks pregnant. All seemed fine & I had almost ...
A: This sounds completely normal, as long as you have a negative pregnancy test. The only problems that ...
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| abortion | 11/19/2007 |
Q: is it possible to become pregnant 4 days after an abortion....
A: Yes, it is possible to become pregnant right after an abortion. It is unfortunately something that ...
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| unexpected bleedings after abortion | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: but there are many informative sites you can check: arhp.org; plannedparenthood.org, etc. In ...
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| am i still pregnant? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on 8th august and did not bleed much after it. i then had my first period on 14th ...
A: The bleeding doesn't indicate that there is any problem. It sounds completely normal. The best way ...
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| low cost abortion | 11/16/2007 |
Q: i have a very similar question. im planning on having an abortion, but i dont have any medical ...
A: You have a few choices. Try clinics at gynpages.com or earlyabortion.com and see if they can offer ...
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| unexpected bleedings after abortion | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: Julie, this is completely normal. The minipill commonly causes breakthrough bleeding, and also is ...
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| abortion with subchorionic bleeding | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am 10 weeks and am scheduled for a surgical abortion later this week. My concerns are 1. My ...
A: There are no concerns with having a second abortion, even at one or two months later, so you will be ...
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| After Abortion | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion more than one year ago, i'm worried now cause I've been bleeding daily a little ...
A: There is no way the bleeding could be from an abortion one year ago. The bleeding sounds normal and ...
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| Periods After Abortion | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion using the pill method , after that i have had two periods, but this month period ...
A: Periods can be irregular for months after an abortion with the pill method. There is nothing to be ...
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| urgent: bleeding | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion on 25 sept 2007 and i was given antibiotics [tetracycline] to take. i took it ...
A: The bleeding can be irregular like this on and off since an abortion. If it continues to be a small ...
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| post abortion indigestion | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion 2 weeks ago and over the past couple of days i have lost my appetite and have an ...
A: There is a complication called molar pregnancy that can cause ongoing nauseousness. You can rule it ...
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| The Second Abortion | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Joan My girlfriend had an abortion last year, it was successful. Now she got again pregnant and we ...
A: There are no concerns about having a second or even more abortions. They do not cause problems with ...
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| PERIOD UPDATE | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Expert: Doctor Joan Date: 10/6/2007 Subject: I had sex one week after my abortion Question Hi i am ...
A: As long as you are not pregnant, there is nothing to worry about. This is normal. It can take two ...
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| Pregnancy after medical abortion | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I took 400 mcg Cytotec orally and five days later took 800 mg misoprostol at 48 days gestation(200 ...
A: Unfortunately, misoprostol is known to cause serious fetal anomalies, so you will need to end the ...
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| unsuccessful abortion pill | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Im so confused and frightened.... I took the abortion pill awakes ago, and followed instructions ...
A: Where did you get the original pill services? This is not an uncommon thing to happen, and they ...
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| unsuccessful abortion pill | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Im so confused and frightened.... I took the abortion pill awakes ago, and followed instructions ...
A: If you are in New York, I can see you. See my website: earlyabortionoptions.com. I am seeing ...
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| average cost? | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Me and my partner just had sex last night. unfortunately we made the mistake of letting things go ...
A: It's great that she took Plan B so quickly. That is over 90% effective when taken within a day. ...
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| Pregnant? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on Spetember the 14th And I Still Havent had a period Im worried cause Me and My ...
A: It's normal to have irregular periods after an abortion; sometimes it doesn't return to normal for ...
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| Medical abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on August 23 and had my first periods on September 26 which was heavier ...
A: This is completely normal. Irregular bleeding and clots are typical in medical abortion, and can go ...
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| preg after abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i had surgical abortion on 18th sept 2007.later had sex on 14th oct,n took emergency pill nxt day.on ...
A: There is a chance of getting pregnant. The best thing would be to check a pregnancy test. Buy the ...
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| pregnany after a abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a abortion on sept 15. i went for my 3 week check up and it was negative. i did not get on ...
A: April, it is normal not to get your period when you expect it after an abortion. It is fairly ...
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| Can you still get pregnant after abortion?? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion about 1yr ago...and have had my regular period ever since ...never missed one or ...
A: Tiffany, there is nothing to be concerned about. The information about not being able to get ...
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| periods after abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: im having an abortion this weekend and i'm not sure when my periods will start again. Also after the ...
A: You can have the contraceptive rod put in your arm as soon as possible. It's better not to wait, ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i had a termination on 2/23/07 i was about 8weeks my first pregnancy i lightly bleed i got my first ...
A: The best way to figure out the date of conception is by ultrasound. If I had to guess from your ...
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| medical abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i had a medical abortion done on wednesday the 18 of oct and i'm still bleeding nothing unlike a ...
A: This sounds completely normal. It is normal to have bleeding for weeks to months after a medical ...
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| can i be pregnant | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old and i had an abortion on September 8 and i had sex on October 6 and now its 3 ...
A: More than likely, this is normal. Sometimes the period is delayed for 4-8 weeks after a procedure. ...
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| Am I pregnant or not? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: One week ago I tested positive on a HPT. Two days later, I had a consultation at an abortion clinic ...
A: It sounds as if you had an early miscarriage. About one in four pregnancies end this way. The ...
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| MVA abortion | 10/21/2007 |
Q: 5 days ago I had an MVA (Manual Vacuum Aspiration) abortion. I have not had any cramping (except ...
A: It is completely normal not to bleed after a MVA. During the procedure, the lining of the uterus, ...
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| 2nd abortion | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am 5 weeks preg. and thinking about having my second abortion. The first one went okay, but two ...
A: That is a very unusual problem, and unlikely to occur again. You probably had a little bit of the ...
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| Abortion by Medication | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Our pregnancy has got some complexities and doctors suggested abortion. My wife wants the abortion ...
A: As long as she is under 9 weeks, it is safe. I have been providing medical abortions since 1999 and ...
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| abortion prices. | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i live in Florida (i know your in new york) and I'm having problems finding an abortion clinic that ...
A: Brieanna, If you were in New York, I could help you myself. Here are some resources to find help ...
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| Pain and Bleeding after Medical Abortion | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion about a month and a week ago. I've been bleeding moderately ever since - ...
A: Unfortunately the bleeding is completely normal. It can go on for weeks, even months - although ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, I wouldn't advise it at this point as at will confuse things. If you start on birth ...
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| D&C | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on October 3, I was 15 weeks pregnant. I bled for 2 days and it completely stopped. ...
A: Jennifer, This is completely normal. It's common to have irregular bleeding after ending a ...
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| abortion | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just had a 8 month old baby and I am now pregnant about 6 weeks, is it safe to have an abortion ...
A: It's completely safe to have an abortion at any time. If you are breast feeding, you would need to ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, That's great! There shouldn't be any relationship between having a discharge and not ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, This sounds completely normal. You should check a pregnancy test. If it is negative, ...
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| medical abortion? Didn't work | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I made the worse decision of my life and had a medical abortion (methotrexate & cytotec) on 10/9/07 ...
A: There are two possibilities of a medical abortion failure: the methotrexate did not work at all, and ...
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| Still no period after abortion | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me what can I do. I had and abortion 2 months ago and still no period. I was ...
A: This is fairly common after an abortion. You should get your periods back regularly. The most ...
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| medical abortion? Didn't work | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I made the worse decision of my life and had a medical abortion (methotrexate & cytotec) on 10/9/07 ...
A: There are two possibilities: 1) the methotrexate didn't work. This is fairly common with ...
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| regarding pregnency | 10/12/2007 |
Q: me and my girl friend had sex.it was first time for both.she was 23 and i am 24.we had sex 4( on 4 ...
A: I can't tell if her she got her period? If she did, there is nothing to worry about. If she didn't ...
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| abortion | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion in may, now in october i thought i was pregnant again. yesterday i had a doctors ...
A: It sounds like you had an early miscarriage. This is extremely common - estimated to be a third of ...
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| Pregnancy after medical abortion | 10/10/2007 |
Q: J, I would like to ask for your assistance. I was 5 weeks pregnant when I took Misoprostol and ...
A: M, Your questions are not dumb - it is upsetting to me that your country is so against abortions, ...
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| no idea... | 10/9/2007 |
Q: well u seem to be telling them to go for an after care check up...well i had my abortion like 17 ...
A: Typical bleeding after an abortion is most commonly less than a week, but up to 3 weeks is still ...
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| help | 10/9/2007 |
Q: .i had an abortion on the 2nd of September..i started bleeding same day and passing huge clots,i ...
A: I'm assuming you had a surgical abortion, not the abortion pill. If you did have the abortion pill, ...
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| Period came 2.5 months after abortion | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on July 11, and no period since then until Oct 2, I had two ultrasound in between July ...
A: Your situation is not typical, and I feel uncomfortable giving you advice, since I don't have your ...
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| birth control | 10/8/2007 |
Q: i got a birth control injection shot on the 6th day after my periods,my qn is will it still be ...
A: Yes, Depoprovera, the injection, should be effective on the 6th day, as long as you weren't pregnant ...
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| Period came 2.5 months after abortion | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on July 11, and no period since then until Oct 2, I had two ultrasound in between July ...
A: As long as your pregnancy test is negative, there is nothing to be concerned about. It sounds to me ...
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| I had sex one week after my abortion | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I had a termination done on sept. 26. On oct 4 i had sex with my partner. We did not use any ...
A: Deirdre, You're probably safe because it was only one week and he withdrew. However, it is possible ...
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| medical abortions | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on aug. 24th. I have been bleeding since then. I am concerned, because this ...
A: It is normal to bleed daily after a medical abortion. It can last up to three months. Clots are ...
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| Abortion | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i am really sorry for bothering u so much but your are the only Doctor who seems to be helping me ...
A: Bhoke, It sounds like you are having your period, so there is nothing to be concerned about. ...
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| after abortion | 9/27/2007 |
Q: i had a abortion 7 weeks ago. it was a surgical abortion. last week i thought i was getting my ...
A: It is normal to have some irregular bleeding after an abortion. Sometimes it can be lighter than ...
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| Abortion | 9/27/2007 |
Q: i want to ask if am pregnant again can i go for another another abortion after just 5 weeks of ...
A: Bhoke, Yes, if you are pregnant again, you can end it. It will not affect your chances of getting ...
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| Abortion | 9/26/2007 |
Q: About 5 weeks ago i had an abortion,2 weeks after the abortion i started having sex using condoms.I ...
A: You may or may not be pregnant. It is common to still have a faint positive pregnancy test even up ...
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