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| Subject | Date Asked |
| NO PERIOD post abortion | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: Ok. embarrased to say But this was my 4th abortion. I had it Oct. 17th 2011 and It is now Feb. 2012 ... A: This is normal. Take a pregnancy test. If it is negative then you are not pregnant. It can take a ... | |
| Mentration after an abortion | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I had an aspiration(syringe) abortion on Jan 24th. I was 38 days along. On Jan 28th to Feb 3rd I had ... A: The normal period usually comes 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure. The initial bleeding last for 2 ... | |
| sex after abortion | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: i had an abortion 4 days ago and had sex with my boyfriend last night. i felt fine before and had ... A: This is a normal response. Cramping is due to the stimulation of the uterus. Take Ibuprofen 800 mg ... | |
| Not sure if I had a natural abortion | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: my name is Elizabeth, I am 38 years old, I have a daughter of 15 years old of my previous marriage. ... A: The best thing to do is to do a pregnancy test. If it is negative, then you may have had a ... | |
| Pregnancy after medical abortion | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I have recently had a medical abortion with Mifepristone. My last period was on 17th December 2011 ... A: Do not worry. You are not pregnant. I advise you to use a reliable form of birth control and make ... | |
| Abortion | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on saturday i.e. 01/14/12. i took one tab of misoprostol orally in doctor's ... A: We have had this happen to our patients. You may need a second dose of the Cytotec. We have our ... | |
| no periods | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: ..am 20yrs old and last mnth my periods were delayed by 1week coz i knew i had unprotected sex and ... A: My advice is to repeat the test. You should be careful. You are playing a dangerous game. You ... | |
| getting pregnant after abortion | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am 29 years old woman from India. Gone through a surgical abortion on last year May.Still I cannot ... A: You need to relax. Your cycle changed which is normal after pregnancy. You should be having sex ... | |
| Abortion | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on saturday i.e. 01/14/12. i took one tab of misoprostol orally in doctor's ... A: The pill you took in the office was Mifepristone. You then followed with Misoprostol. The bleeding ... | |
| Bleeding after abortion | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on 12/30. I took the misoprostol on 12/31/11. On my sheet from Planned ... A: This sounds very normal. Having sex causes the uterus to contract. So your are just passing any ... | |
| after abortion | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: i had an in clinic abortion 2 days ago i was 7 weeks pregnant i only bleed right after the procedure ... A: This sounds normal. You can have mild cramping after the procedure. You can take Ibuprofen 400 to ... | |
| Petrogen Contraceptive | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I am a 24year old lady and I have a 2year old daughter. I have been on the Petrogen injection for ... A: Yes, you can get pregnant. You should take a urine pregnancy test 2 weeks from when you had ... | |
| Abortion | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a question. I had an abortion exactly 2weeks ago. I was supposed to go back for my 2 week ... A: The smell was probably due to Bacterial Vaginosis. Amoxicillin can treat it effectively. The ... | |
| worried. | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: i had a surgical abortion eleven days ago, but i am now experiencing a terrible lower back pain. wat ... A: Low back pain is usually due to uterine contractions which is experienced as cramping in the lower ... | |
| abortion | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend tried to do a medical abortion when she was 8 weeks pregnant and the abortion was ... A: I can not give you a clear answer. It depends on what she took. If she only took Misoprostol then ... | |
| successful abortion | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines where abortion is illegal. I was was lucky to get mifepristone/misoprostol ... A: My patients have the ability to call me and we can discuss their bleeding pattern. If they are not ... | |
| successful abortion | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines where abortion is illegal. I was was lucky to get mifepristone/misoprostol ... A: you can go ahead and take the second dose at home. We often have our patients wait 24-48 hours. ... | |
| Post abortion. | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm 14 yrs old and i had sex wit my bf. After my missed period i checked on a home preg test strip, ... A: Your period takes up to 8 weeks to come. If it has been 4 weeks, the pregnancy test should be ... | |
| abortion | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: they booked me in for both appointments in one day so i had the tablet and then the other pill in ... A: If you took the test within 4 weeks after taking the pills, the test can be positive and then go ... | |
| surgical abortion | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have recently had a surgical abortion at planned parenthood. I was only 5 or 6 weeks pregnant and ... A: You are confusing the methods. There are three options. There is the Manual Vacuum aspiration ... | |
| Bleeding | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago. I have been bleeding ever since. Sometimes it's heavy and ... A: It will take up to 3 months for your cycle to get back to normal. Just relax. Some healthy things ... | |
| Bleeding | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago. I have been bleeding ever since. Sometimes it's heavy and ... A: You can have bleeding up to 80 days. At 5 weeks, bleeding should be lighter. You should call the ... | |
| Putty like light brown discharge | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion 4 days ago it was a surgical one I only bleed that day but aftet that I noticed a ... A: The bleeding pattern is normal. The pad does not cause discharge. You can start with dark blood. ... | |
| i dont know were to go or what to do | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: my name is Veronica I'm 19 I already have a threes year old and I just found out I'm pregant I'm ... A: There are so many more appropriate resources. The best is the National Abortion Federation. Please ... | |
| abortion after care question | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I had a suction abortion while I was six weeks and four days pregnant, I've been experiencing pain ... A: The burning can be from the speculum. It should go away in a few days. If the burning gets worse or ... | |
| ttc 9 months after surgical abortion | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion 9 months ago as I contracted Rubella in week 7 of pregnancy. It was a ... A: From what you are describing, I would say no. You can have lighter periods after a procedure. The ... | |
| No Period after d&c...... ABORTION | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: i am getting a little anxious, because its been 9 weeks since i had a medical abortion. i was 20 ... A: This is normal. I would not worry It can take up to 12 weeks. You should have had a follow up ... | |
| abortion | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: was raped and dont want it. just want my life back. is there financial help for me? A: They are wonderful and will help. For unbiased information about abortion and about other ... | |
| getting pregnant after abortion | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I am from India. Thank you very much for giving your valuable time. I was pregnant in the month of ... A: Urine infections are not related to a surgical abortion unless a Foley catheter was placed. They ... | |
| period after abortion | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I want to know following thing: (1) Can a woman feel nausea due to pregnancy after about 10 days of ... A: I am sorry Rama. Your typos are making it impossible for me to accurately answer your question. If ... | |
| period after abortion | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I want to know following thing: (1) Can a woman feel nausea due to pregnancy after about 10 days of ... A: The answer to your questions are simple. If you become pregnant, one of the first symptoms is ... | |
| Abortion | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I am from England. I had a surgical abortion just over a week ago. Pain on the day was nothing ... A: We usually recommend Ibuprofen 800 mg every 6 hours. WE also have our patient use a heating pad. If ... | |
| rh negative/abortion | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: i am 31 yrs. old ive had 4 children and i am rh negative. i missed my period this month for sure and ... A: Many places provide abortions up to 20 weeks. You are in California. Many facilities provide ... | |
| am scared i might still be pregnant | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion at six weeks four days on the 28th of september 2011, i only bled for a ... A: It is normal not to bleed for a few days. Usually it starts within a few days of the procedure. ... | |
| Incomplete Medical Abortion/ Tissue Remaining | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I had my medical abortion done on September 1st, I went back in for my follow up visit and was told ... A: We often have our patients repeat the Misoprostol Protocol before performing an aspiration ... | |
| multiple ovarian cysts after medical abortion | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I went for my 3rd follow up after taking the medical abortion because of cramping and my doctor told ... A: You get a cyst each month when you ovulate that is what we call a functional cyst. When you become ... | |
| Post Abortion Problems | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion 9/12/11 I was 6 wks everything seemed to go fine. But I didn't have any ... A: You can perform a pregnancy test on 9/19. Use a test that is not very sensitive. If the line is ... | |
| Intermittent bleeding | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on 28th July. Everything was text book and no complications ... A: With the pill, you can have irregular bleeding for up to 12 weeks. We usually have our patients ... | |
| Heavy period after abortion | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a heavy period after an abortion up to five days, the abortion was done on 1st of August 2011 ... A: This can be normal. It depends on what you mean by heavy. If you are passing clots larger than a ... | |
| trying to conceive after 2 medical abortion | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 medical abortions, one at age 17 and one at 18 both exactly a year a part. I’m 25 now and ... A: The risks at your age are low. Ten to 15 percent of couples in the United States are infertile. ... | |
| trying to conceive after 2 medical abortion | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I had 2 medical abortions, one at age 17 and one at 18 both exactly a year a part. I’m 25 now and ... A: You are under 25 and only trying for 7 months. You should have a basic evaluation. Have your blood ... | |
| help | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I an from untied states I had an abortion four weeks ago and this past week on a monday i think i ... A: This can be normal. However, you need to contact the facility that performed the procedure. They ... | |
| I want to get pregnant after an abortion | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I got pregnant accidentally by tha same father as my son. But I didnt want to have a second child ... A: Give yourself a chance to recover. Your first period is usually 6 weeks after the procedure but can ... | |
| STD from clinical abortion? | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: a review i read from a doctor on here named Pat G said women can get an STD from getting an in ... A: You misunderstood. You can not get an STD from an abortion. You get that from your partner if he ... | |
| Period Post Abortion! Very Scared | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: On 9/6/2011 I was less than a month pregnant when i had my medical abortion by taking cytotec. I had ... A: Until you get back home, just continue the pain medication. If it is only a few hours, this can be ... | |
| Period Post Abortion! Very Scared | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: On 9/6/2011 I was less than a month pregnant when i had my medical abortion by taking cytotec. I had ... A: It has been almost 8 weeks since you did the medical abortion. It can be normal that the first ... | |
| brown discharge and cramping after abortion | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion almost a month ago and I took the pill, Everything went well with that, after so ... A: This is very normal. You can have bleeding up to 6 weeks after the medications abortion. Cramping ... | |
| continuous first period after medical abortion | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: my wife had 1 medical abortion in 2003, then we had 2 children in 2004 & 2007. in 2008 or so there ... A: The pills I was referring to were Misoprostol. That is what we use to stop bleeding. Meftal spas ... | |
| misoprostol after surgical abortion | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion 1 week and 5 days ago. I was 11wks and 1 day pregnant. I bled for the ... A: It sounds like you passed all the clots. The discharge is caused by Bacterial vaginosis. The ... | |
| Can i get prenant | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I saw my period on the 1st of july & it stop on the 4th. i had sex on 11th & took a pill. & still ... A: Ovulation is not that exact. if you took the pill, it threw your cycle off. You can be pregnant ... | |
| bleeding after abortion | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: i am from iran,i had a surgical abortion 12 days ago, i was around 6 weeks pregnant at the time, the ... A: You should get up and walk around. Staying in bed will prevent the uterus from expelling all the ... | |
| positive home pregnancy test after an abortion | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: On May 22nd I found out I am pregnant by taking a home pregnancy test. On May 23rd I went to my ... A: You need to have a sonogram to check to see if this is a new pregnancy. Pregnancy can cause a flare ... | |
| Sex after a D&C abortion | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I was 8 weeks pregnant and had a surgical abortion (D&C) 10 days ago. How long do I have to wait ... A: Your facility should have given you that information. After a surgical abortion, it should be 2 ... | |
| abortion/ovulation | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I don't want to sound like the usual suspect, but I had an abortion in the middle of Jan. 2011. I ... A: After an abortion or a pregnancy, the ovulation is off for 3 months. I tell my patients not to use ... | |
| Was My Medical Abortion Successful? | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: Good day to you! as i browsed the net I know that you are God's blessing to my unending questions ... A: If this is a new pregnancy,when you have an ultrasound, it can be seen. There is no other ... | |
| Was My Medical Abortion Successful? | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: Good day to you! as i browsed the net I know that you are God's blessing to my unending questions ... A: You can repeat the Miso to make sure that everything passed. We have all our patients do that if ... | |
| Clotting after medical abortion | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion about 2 weeks ago. I went back to the doctor today to have a pregnancy ... A: The second set of pills does not cause that much cramping and you are not going to be in agony. It ... | |
| Early abortion complications | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Sixteen days back,I had a medical abortion using Mifepristone 200mg followed by Misoprostol 800mcg ... A: This can be normal. The bleeding from the pill can be irregular. If you are not passing clots or ... | |
| abortion and pregnacy | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: i had an abortion jan 3 2011 and started birth control the same day. i took them for bout the first ... A: This is probably not related to the procedure. It could be due stress. If you are concerned about ... | |
| abortion | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My sister has 6 kids and has suffered 3 miscarriages, she's a brilliant mum and has suffered with ... A: If the shot was Depomedroxyprogesterone( Depo), she does not have to worry about deformities. She ... | |
| Retained products | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm 25 years old, from India. 1 full term normal delivery 14 months back. I had an abortion with ... A: You can repeat the Misoprostol by taking a total of 4 tablets. What you do is place 2 on each side ... | |
| Help! | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I was about 5-6 weeks pregnant and I had a medical abortion. I was given a shot and some cycotec to ... A: Sometimes the Cytotec may not be effective. The vaginal method can some times not be effective as ... | |
| Help! | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I was about 5-6 weeks pregnant and I had a medical abortion. I was given a shot and some cycotec to ... A: You need to repeat the Cytotec. We usually have our patients take 4 tablet and place 2 on each side ... | |
| Hormones after a medical abortion | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a medical abortion (about a week ago), and aside from being an emotional wreck about ... A: The hormone shift you are feeling is normal. It takes at least 2 weeks to get back to normal. You ... | |
| abortion | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I used MTP kit for abortion at 6 weeks (12th may) with the advice of my gynic. After 9 days i have a ... A: We unusually have our patients use 4 Misoprostol to pass any left over tissue. If two are used, we ... | |
| Irregular Periods after Abortion Pill | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I took the abortion pill on March 12th and immediately got my bleeding. 6 weeks to the day later, I ... A: It can take up to 10 weeks after taking the pill before your period gets to normal. You should not ... | |
| Irregular Bleeding after abortion pill | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I took the first pill on 3/4 and then had the ones that dissolve in your mouth at home on 3/5. On ... A: You can have irregular bleeding for up to 80 days, especially if there was a little left. What you ... | |
| Is Pregnancy continued? | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: on 15th Jan 2011 my fiancee had an abortion and she was six and half weeks pregnant.she had heavy ... A: There are a number of reasons but she needs to have a thorough exam to make sure it is not a ... | |
| after obortion next pregnency | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: i am jothi here. after one year i will get conceive but after 9 weeks i lost my baby, because 7 ... A: Actually, it is better to just be normal during the first trimester. Take your vitamins, eat well ... | |
| Period after abortion | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion in October of 2010 and since then my period has been extremely abnormal. When I ... A: You should just go an have a gynecological examination. That unusually includes a thorough history, ... | |
| sex after medical abortion | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: How many days after taking RU486 do I have to wait until I can have sex again? I am concerned about ... A: We allow our patients to have sex after 3 days but they use a condom for 2 weeks. The problem is not ... | |
| how fertile? | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: ok i had an abortion april 5th, started using the nuva ring april 10th. and had protected sex on ... A: Next Choice is Effective – When used as directed, the risk of getting pregnant is reduced by as much ... | |
| Abortion | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My name is Ashley Barnes and I attend Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Mt.Holly,N.J. For my ... A: 1. Why do you think that so many young girls are receiving abortions in this present day ... | |
| unsuccessful abortion | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion on April 2nd 2011. The surgeon knew going in I was about 8 weeks pregnant and had ... A: The shot was symptoms. Common side effects of methotrexate treatment include: 1. Abdominal pain. ... | |
| Post abortion | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: i had an abortion in January to be exact wit the consent of my husband. I have not since then seen ... A: Using the morning after pill can change your period. You should consider using condoms, the pill, ... | |
| Texoplasma and pregnancy | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: .. I want to ask about pregnancy and texoplasma... I have a cat, it has been with me for over a year ... A: This site can help http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/medicalresources_toxoplasmosis.html ... | |
| clots | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm a married mother of two from Sydney and i had a medical termination on 30/31st March. I am two ... A: Not everyone does. If you are having a period like flow that is fine. The cramping is your uterus ... | |
| Afraid my baby will not survive after 4 abortions. | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have had 4 abortions in the past. They were all done at a very clean, professional, licensed and ... A: You should not worry. As long as you have good prenatal care, you should be fine. Abortion does not ... | |
| abortion | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: i had an abortion 6 days ago after knowing that am 4 weeks pregnant. using cytotec pills in two ... A: It depends on what you call heavy bleeding. You should have a period flow. If you are passing ... | |
| Abortion and future fertility | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: Does an early surgical/aspiration abortion have an effect on future fertility? I just read a ... A: We do not perform an abortion under 4 weeks. That means there is no visible pregnancy. If you have ... | |
| clots after a medical abortion. | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I took the first pill of the medical abortion on Monday 21st March and the 2nd pills on 22nd March. ... A: This can be normal. The fact that you have no cramping is of concern. We usually have our patient ... | |
| Bleeding after taking the first pill | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I took the first pill on Thursday at 3pm. My nurse-practitioner said i should start bleeding after i ... A: We always have our patients take the second set of pills to make sure that all the tissue is passed ... | |
| abortion | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: 17 and now were march 22 and i havent had my period .. i had sex with my partner about 2 days after ... A: This is such a common mistake that couples make. You should use condoms at least 2 weeks after an ... | |
| itching and rash | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: i am from the uk and had a surgical abortion 4 weeks ago. i had a normal amount of bleeding ... A: This could be due to a vaginal infection. The two most common types are bacterial vaginitis and ... | |
| surgical abortion | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion in Dec. I bleed "light-normal" right after and then had my first period in ... A: One answer is to switch to a higher dose of a birth control pill to see if the bleeding stops. You ... | |
| post-abortion concerns | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: i recently had an abortion 4 1/2 weeks ago. i started bc the first sunday after abortion. Since the ... A: This can be normal. You should continue the pill. Also, just remember that your increase in ... | |
| bleeding very less after taking misoprostol | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: i had a pregnancy of about 2 weeks and opted for an abortion.i took Mifepristone on 28 feb and ... A: If you are just two weeks, then this is an early pregnancy. There can be less bleeding. To be sure, ... | |
| Abortion | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I ve had an abortioon bk in 2003 n i ve been married aftr that .my husband dsnt not knw abt my ... A: Your doctor will not be able to tell. Many of the techniques used to have a baby without having sex ... | |
| sex after abortion | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: i had an abortion over a week ago now an had unprotected sex the other night with my partner, i ... A: If it is within 72 hours you can take Plan B now. It can be effective up to 5 days. You should ... | |
| Weight Gain After Medical Termination | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical termination in October 2010. I have gained nearly 20 pounds since. I have been ... A: The weight gain could be due to other conditions and not the abortion. You should have a physical ... | |
| MVA obligations | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I have gone through Manual Vacuum Aspiration procedure on 21st of last month. I don't have any ... A: It has just been almost 5 weeks. It usually takes 4-6 weeks and sometimes 8 weeks before you get a ... | |
| Pregnancy/Abortions | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion on 02/08/11. I had PROTECTED sex once 5days later. Its been now about close to ... A: The negative pregnancy test is reassuring for now but you need to repeat the test in at least 2 ... | |
| failed medical abortion | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am from US. I was 8 weeks 2 days pregnant and went to have a medical abortion. I had the ... A: I hope I understand your question. It seems you have taken the Mifepristone and now need to take ... | |
| Post Abortion | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: My period began January 5th and I had light bleeding/spotting (some sex here and there) until ... A: If you have been having unprotected intercourse you could be in the early stage of pregnancy. You ... | |
| risk of pregnancy | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: what to do if there is a sucessive pregnancy having sixty days gap after previous delivery? mother ... A: If she is not breast feeding she can have a medication abortion. The first thing to do is to make ... | |
| bad odor/slight itching of the vagina | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on the 27th January 2011 in the UK and presently stopped bleeding. However, ... A: Sounds like you may have bacterial vaginosis. It is not a sexually transmitted infection. You need ... | |
| Abortion | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I took mefipristol 200g by mouth and a day after 800g in vigina. Its been two days now without ... A: If you have not had any cramping or bleeding, you have not passed the pregnancy. You need to go ... | |
| abortion and bleeding | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on Dec 30th, 2010. I bled for about 2 weeks. With no time lapse between, I ... A: You are experiencing a heavier flow that can happen. You should call the doctor. Try Ibuprofen 800 ... | |
| abortion | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion 4 weeks ago while i was 6 weeks pregnant. I followed all of the ... A: You need to go back and have an ultrasound. It is required by most clinics to make sure you have ... | |
| Pregnant again after Mifeprex?? please read. | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: OK. I was 5 weeks along. On January 11th i took a mifeprex tablet, on January 12th i inserted 4 ... A: I have many patients like you who have tried all the options and have met an obstacle not of their ... | |
| Pregnancy after abortion -USA | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago I had a surgical abortion. I bled for two weeks, stopped, and haven't bled since ... A: For every 8 women who take NextChoice only 1 woman will become pregnant. You usually get your ... | |
| Abortion | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I had an aspiration abortion on the 8th of Jan. I started the pill on the 9th and had unprotected ... A: We advise our patients to use condoms for 2 weeks after an aspiration procedure. You can get ... | |
| is intercourse supposed to be painful after an abprtion? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion 13 days ago. I was 17 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I haven't been bleeding. Last ... A: Remember that your vaginal lubrication has decreased and using a condom can increase irritation. ... | |
| worried | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion and am still bleeding. How long should the bleeding last. Please let me ... A: It realty depends on how many weeks pregnant you were at the time of the procedure. Also how many ... | |
| Pregnancy after an abortion | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a abortion on the 3rd of January and on the 6th of January, I had unprotected sex and he ... A: We have seen patients get pregnant within the first week of an abortion. You can ovulate at this ... | |
| Pathology report | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: When the lab sends out the tissue after an abortion, is the pathology report accurate for ... A: When the doctor sends the tissue ( products of conception) to the lab, the Pathologists looks for ... | |
| mifepristone without mesoprostol | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: . i am a mother of a one-year old kid. as we had contact without contraception, i feared that i ... A: You may not need to take Misoprostol. The bleeding may be the due to the Mifepristone and if there ... | |
| problem occured after abortion | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i kanna 24 year old,i had surgical abortion on February 13th 2010,my fetus age was 9 weeks,after ... A: I hope you have had blood test to make sure you have normal thyroid function. You could get a ... | |
| pregnancy | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion about 25 days ago because we found that the baby didn't have a heart beat I was 4 ... A: It could be a new pregnancy. The most accurate way to tell is to perform an ultrasound and also ... | |
| Abortion pill | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm from Russia but now live in NYC. Being 5 weeks pregnant I went to the doctor for abortion pill. ... A: There are two protocols. The FDA approved it as one and cannot change it at this point. The ... | |
| Multiple abortions | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: My wife has had 3 abortions and 1 miscarrage in the past 8 years. She is now 29 years old. She is ... A: Having abortions does not cause birth defects. She should start prenatal care as soon as possible. ... | |
| Breasfeeding & Bleeding - abortion pill | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have 18 month old twins, one of whom I was breasfeeding when I underwent a medical abortion done 4 ... A: Since you are breast feeding , the period can be abnormal because your menstrual cycle has not ... | |
| Medical Termination | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: im Ame from England. I have a queston about ovulating after medical termination. I recently had this ... A: Unfortunately, you can ovulate which is why we stress either starting a contraceptive method or ... | |
| help | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I think my girlfriend might be pregnant and she wants to have an abortion. But I don't want her to. ... A: Isomer of those sites can make the situation worse by providing inaccurate information. If you ... | |
| help | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I think my girlfriend might be pregnant and she wants to have an abortion. But I don't want her to. ... A: We do not have counseling services. However, we do try to help patients make the right decision. Go ... | |
| Bleeding after an abortion and Pregnancy | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Doctor- I had a medical abortion in the first week of November of 2010. I bled straight for six ... A: If you review previous answers, you will find that you can have period like bleeding or spotting up ... | |
| No Period After Abortion/ Pregnant Again? | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I found out I was pregnant at 12 weeks into the pregnancy and due to unfortunate circumstances, I ... A: It can take up to 8 weeks for your period to return. It sounds like you do want to be pregnant your ... | |
| help | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I think my girlfriend might be pregnant and she wants to have an abortion. But I don't want her to. ... A: You can only be supportive. The ultimate decision is hers. Men often forget the impact of ... | |
| misiprostal | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: my LMP was on the first week of october, is it safe to take misoprostal at this stage and are there ... A: No it is not safe. She may be 12 weeks pregnant based on a LMP of 10/7. It is approved in the US ... | |
| Abortion | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: If I got an abortion at 10 weeks, what are the chances of a surgical abortion failing!? And when I ... A: The chances are very low. You can perform a Urine pregnancy test now if it has been 6 weeks and the ... | |
| Concerned | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Fleischman, I had an abortion on October 16 of this year. I had no spotting for the first two days, ... A: You may have bacterial Vaginosis. That is easily treated. It is not a sexually transmitted ... | |
| After Surgical Abortion | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion on Nov. 20. They prescride me birth control pills Loestrin 24 and told me ... A: This is normal. Take the pill at night and that decreases the nausea. The other symptoms will go ... | |
| bleeding after medical termination | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I took mtpill and misoprost after 48 hours 5 days back then it is bleeding heavily since 5 days and ... A: For the pain,, you should take Ibuprofen 800 mg every 6 hours. If you are bleeding heavy enough to ... | |
| abortion | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: 12.2010 i was 7 weeks gestation.but as i was traveling over seas the would not give me the medical ... A: To take away doubt, you could have an US. Was the procedure on Dec 7,2010. If so, That was just 8 ... | |
| Post Abortion | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I had abortion for 5 week pregnancy by the method Medical Abortion 23 October 2010: First oral pill ... A: This could just be bleeding. Normal period is usually 4-6 weeks after taking the pill. You can get ... | |
| Plan B after Surgical Abortion | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I had an abortion a little over two weeks ago. The procedure was traumatic since i chose to be awake ... A: This is such a common question. Take the Plan B as soon as possible. There is always the risk of ... | |
| period after abortion | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had a vacuum abortion about 4 weeks ago. All through the 4 weeks, I had light brown/medium ... A: You should continue to take the birth control pill. I have my patients ignore the bleeding and just ... | |
| Two abortions within 4 months | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to have two abortions due to unfortunate events I could not control. One was July 20, ... A: You must be sure that you want to continue the pregnancy first. Conceiving again and then ... | |
| abortion | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday i had my 3rd abortion. I deeply regret it. I had my first when i 14 my family forced me to ... A: You should contact Exhale. It is a support group. You have no need to worry about any of the ... | |
| Trying to get pregnant post abortion | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I had to have an abortion on 13th Oct, there was a problem with the foetal growth. We want to try ... A: There is no reason to wait but if you do I always recommend starting to take 1 milligram of Folic ... | |
| Pregnant Again? | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion around the 26th of august. I was about 6 weeks pregnant. I bleed for about ... A: Both are possible. You could have an irregular period or just have an early pregnancy. You should ... | |
| IS IT NORMAL | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: ...WHAT CANT U TELL ME ABOUT ALL THIS A: Your cycle will change. The period usually come between 4-8 weeks after an abortion. It has just ... | |
| Pregnancy after abortion | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I had an abortion 10 days ago and I have had unprotected sex at least twice, no birth control. My ... A: Unfortunately, you can ovulate within 2 days after an abortion. Having sex within the first 2 weeks ... | |
| hcg level after an abortion | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I recently had an abortion on september 17th, I have had unprotective sex using the pullout method 3 ... A: You would have to have another test in 1 week to seek if the level drops or increases to diagnose ... | |
| miscarriage(abortion) | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: i had my 3 months miscarriage on7th Aug'10 and my D&C was on 13th Aug'10.after D&c my period was on ... A: The first thing to do depending on where you live and what foods you eat is to start taking Folic ... | |
| Still Bleeding after 30 days of abortion by MT PILL(Cipla) | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend got aborted using (Cipla's MT PILL - Mifepristone (600mg) and Misoprostol(400mg)). ... A: Remember from my previous answer that after the Medical abortion women can have bleeding for up to ... | |
| Sex after abortion pill | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Joan, my soon to be wife had an abortion a little over a month ago through the abortion pill ... A: A medication abortion is a miscarriage. The women passes the contents of the uterus over a a few ... | |
| 8 weeks plus after surgical abortion, no period. | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I had an abortion through suction aspiration when i was approx 8-9weeks pregnant. After the abortion ... A: You should take a pregnancy test. If it is negative then just wait for your period. The discharge ... | |
| URGENT!!! After my abortion | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm 20yrs old.I'm from Australia and I'm new to this site. Anyway, its good to know that ur a very ... A: Persistent bleeding after an abortion can be due to your hormonal cycle returning to normal, a clot ... | |
| India- About missed Abortion & regular bleeding | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: i got married by 27.11.2010, i was pregnant in the month of march confirmed as 4 weeks on 18.03.10, ... A: Deviry is progesterone 10 mg. We usually do not prescribe it for 3 months. We usually have you ... | |
| surgical abortion | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion 3 days ago at planned parenthood. This experience was very disturbing for ... A: I hope you are taking Ibuprofen for the pain. It is recommended to take 800 mg of Ibuprofen ( 4 ... | |
| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion on Aug 12, 2010. I was told I had a fibroid tumor and needed to follow up ... A: It has been almost 6 weeks today since your abortion. On the the, you were 4 weeks. The pregnancy ... | |
| its urgent | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: please i had an abortion on the 10th of September 2010 and still make love to my partner so i want ... A: You can get pregnant within two days after having an abortion. You can ovulate at anytime. We ... | |
| help | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm sixteen and pregnant. my boyfriend and i talked about out options, and the one we picked is ... A: Sarah, Your options depend on where you are I am sending you a link to a website that may help you ... | |
| Abortion Recovery | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Before pregnant i was very slim, when i became pregnant i started to gain every month and its ... A: Well, It is often difficult to lose the abdominal fat. It usually takes a chance in diet. The ... | |
| positive pregnancy test after medical abortion | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: i m shagufta.my last l.m.p was 21 april 2010, i chk and pregnancy report was positive. doctor gave ... A: There are three possibilities of having a positive pregnancy test 6 weeks after a medical abortion. ... | |
| pregnancy after medical abortion | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: On March 31, 2010 I had a medical abortion (I was only six weeks along). I bled a lot, as expected, ... A: There are three possibilities. Most likely the pregnancy test was accurately negative, and you had ... | |
| Does early abortion cause a risk infertility? | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 31 and have had 3 abortions and 1 ectopic pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy and 1 of the ... A: The risk that an abortion will cause infertility is extremely low. Surgical D&C procedures in rare ... | |
| What is early abortion? | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering what you would consider an early abortion? My friend wants some information. A: Typically, early abortion is defined as under 10 weeks of pregnancy, although first trimester ... | |
| abortion | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i had an abortion jan.6.2010. i had my period 2 or more times and it is now ap.1 2010 and i am now ... A: The first thing to do is to decide whether or not you are going to continue with the pregnancy. If ... | |
| after an abortion, breast tenderness, breast enlargement | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: This was my first abortion i am 18 and i got it about 4 says ago. My breast where already beginning ... A: It's normal and common to have enlarged and tender breast for weeks after an abortion. It is also ... | |
| bleeding after abortion, birth control | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: i had an abortion on 30th jan 2010 and post-bleeding lasted around 3 weeks which was very light ... A: The amount of bleeding you are describing sounds normal. It is common to have bleeding for three ... | |
| heavy bleeding with medical abortion | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago 1/12/10 today..everything went according to how it was supposed ... A: The bleeding you are describing with the abortion pill is typically normal. It is common to have ... | |
| Abortion pills, blood clots, heavy bleeding | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I decided to have an abortion on the 6th week of my pregnancy. I was given the abortion pill at the ... A: blood clots, and heavy bleeding. Typically what you are describing with the abortion pills is ... | |
| When will I get my period after the Abortion Pill? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am married and Have 2 Children. Due to some reason .. I have my early (4 weeks) medical abortion ... A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after taking the abortion pill. I have seen ... | |
| When should I start birth control after non-surgical abortion | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Joan, I had an unwanted pregnancy and chose the non-surgical method of abortion. I took the first ... A: I am so happy you asked this question about when to start birth control after abortion. I see so ... | |
| Unsuccessful Herbal Abortion | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I attempted an herbal abortion that was unsuccessful, and now I am wondering if I have limited my ... A: Your question about herbal abortion is very helpful to others in this situation. Many women end up ... | |
| bleeding after the abortion pill, having sex, and birth control | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I was 5 weeks and 6 days along when I decided to abort using the RU486 Pill. I went to my local ... A: sex, and birth control. There is no concern with the bleeding you are having. What you are ... | |
| bleeding and spotting after surgical abortion | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a surgical abortion about three weeks ago. I've stopped bleeding for about a week now, and I ... A: It is common and normal to have irregular bleeding and spotting for weeks to months after a surgical ... | |
| Multiple abortions in a span of 3 months, what are the risks? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: i had an abortion recently, i.e. 2 months back and again my pregnancy test appears to be positive. I ... A: First of all you may not be pregnant. Sometimes a pregnancy test can remain positive after an ... | |
| Period, bleeding after Aspiration Abortion Procedure | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I had the aspiration procedure Dec. 10th. I began taking birth control pills on Dec. 13th. I went ... A: There is nothing to be concerned about. It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an ... | |
| bleeding and spotting after abortion | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a abortion in december, i bled heavy for 2 weeks and then had alot of spotting throughout the ... A: The bleeding you are describing after an abortion at this point sounds normal. It is common and ... | |
| fainting and early medical abortion | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: A couple of days, i had experienced a ema ( early medical abortion )i had belly ache the whole way ... A: I am not aware of a risk of fainting after taking the first pill of a medical abortion ... | |
| preventing pregnancy after medical abortion, Plan B | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: my friend just had a medical (pill)abortion one week ago. she started bleeding and everything they ... A: Your friend can rest assured that she did not get pregnant one week after a medical abortion. ... | |
| Confused about abortion decision | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I were separated for about 3 months and really thought that we were going through ... A: I am not a therapist, but I do have a lot of experience seeing couples who are in this situation and ... | |
| Bleeding after medical abortion | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i had a medical abortion on december 18. i bleed for about 3 weeks , my third week wasnt heavy. i ... A: It is common and normal to have intermittent bleeding like you describe after a medical abortion. ... | |
| Brown Spotting after abortion | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Well i had an abortion 2 weeks ago,i was bleeding for like 10 days and stopped,the doctor told me ... A: Brown spotting or discharge after an abortion is completely normal. It can come and go for weeks ... | |
| brown discharge after medical abortion | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Now i have a brown discharge is that ok?? A: The brown discharge you are describing sounds completely normal 3 weeks after a medical abortion. It ... | |
| delayed period after abortion, positive pregnancy test after abortion | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: a month ago i had an abortion surgical it was my first time pregnant but now i did a pregnancy test ... A: First of all, don't fret yet. You may not be pregnant again. It is common and normal to have a ... | |
| Heavy bleeding following an mva (Manual Vacuum Aspiartion) abortion | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a mva done on january 6th with barely any bleeding, this morning january 11th I am having ... A: Heavy cramping and bleeding following an MVA (Manual Vacuum Aspiration), surgical abortion, or even ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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% ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ???? | 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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We are a group of family doctors who provide abortion care for over a decade. We can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. We run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. Please do not ask "private" questions so that other women can learn from your experience. Please tell me what country you are from so that we can better help you.
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Experience in the area: We are all board certified family doctors who have special training in early abortion and reproductive health. Dr. Joan Fleischman is the founder of Early Options (earlyabortionoptions.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care.
Organizations:
National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Education/Credentials
Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder
M.D., Harvard Medical School
M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government
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