| Subject | Date Asked |
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| cramping | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I just had a medical abortion on Thursday. I wasn't bleeding much until Sunday. Its a normal flow ...
A: This sounds like a normal response to a medical abortion. Sometimes it takes a few days for the ...
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| safe | 11/3/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion october 14 and had unprotected sex on october 29,, i take femenal pills within 72 ...
A: I am assuming these are emergency contraception pills? These pill are about 85% effective at 72 ...
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| Bleeding After Abortion | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I'm from the UK and I had an Early Medical Abortion just over three weeks ago (Fri 10th Oct), I was ...
A: The bleeding you are describing sounds completely normal. Bleeding after a medical abortion or the ...
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| failed medical abortion? | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, My period was delayed and i took a home pregnancy test which showed negative at first so ...
A: I am so glad - if you bled more than a period - it sounds like it worked! The only way to be 100% ...
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| 7 day pregnancy | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my mensis are late one week so i think im pregnant so i want to terminate this pregnancy can u tell ...
A: First, you should start with a pregnancy test. You can get one in any drug store. If it is ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I am married for last three and half years. During the first year of marriage i got an abortion ...
A: There is no reason to wait for six months to get pregnant again. You can go ahead and start trying. ...
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| Post-Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I had a medical termination exaxtly 6 wks ago today (18th sept 08). I was almost 12 wks gestation. I ...
A: This is a great question. If your hCG levels are dropping, you are definitely not pregnant. A urine ...
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| Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion last month, and i never thought i'd be in that position in my life. I've always ...
A: You don't need to wait for three months to start trying to get pregnant after a medical abortion, or ...
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| After Abortion | 10/30/2008 |
Q: i had a medical abortion on 9/16 and bled for about 10 days. It stopped for a week, then i started ...
A: What you are describing is completely normal. It is common to have irregular bleeding or spotting ...
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| Another abortion Question | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Joan, I apologize for my second question but there were a few things that I forgot to ask in my ...
A: I answered most of your questions in the last response. What is the aftercare from an abortion? ...
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| Questions about what Abortion is right for me | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am currently a senior in college (21 years of age). I have been on the pill since I became ...
A: What is the best method to end early pregnancy? That is a very good and important question. It is ...
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| ovulation after an abortion | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I recently had a chemical abortion in which I was given a shot and some pills to terminate my ...
A: It is possible but unlikely that you got pregnant without penetration. Yes, you can ovulate right ...
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| am desperate to get pregnant immediately. | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 3weeks ago which ii deeply regret.meanwhile when i went for my check up which is ...
A: Absolutely ignore the doctor's advice. I would wait one month, but then go ahead and start trying ...
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| abortion 7 weeks ago, spotting | 10/27/2008 |
Q: .. i had a surgical abortion 7 weeks ago... i only bled for the first 2 or 3 days afterwards... i ...
A: It is possible but unlikely that you are pregnant - the pullout method really is not very reliable, ...
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| Pregnant after abortion | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion 12 weeks ago. but continued to get a positive pregnancy test. 3 days ago I ...
A: It sounds like you had a failed medical abortion. I am surprised by your story - did you have a ...
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| pregnancy after abortion..? | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i am 19 years old from Canada. i found out i was pregnant on aug 25 and i had a therapeutic ...
A: It is not a term I use. I've been a doctor for 20 years, and have never referred to a "bulky" ...
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| abortions | 10/26/2008 |
Q: i live in South Africa and i was given misoprostol 5 days ago at the local hospital. i was to go ...
A: It is hard to know how this will go, as I don't know exactly what was done at the hospital. ...
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| Medical Abortion | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Joan, I really hope that you could help me with my problem. Actually, I am pregnant for more than 7 ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know how to help you. Probably the best thing is to discretely ask around to ...
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| failed medical abortion? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, My period was delayed and i took a home pregnancy test which showed negative at first so ...
A: I'm sorry this has been so difficult for you. You have three options. You can go to get an ...
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| medical abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: good day to you dr. joan, i'm from the philippines where abortion is illegal. i'm sincerely hoping ...
A: The misoprostol tablets alone are a common way that women try to end their pregnancies where ...
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| Will they know? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have a question, If I had a surgical abortion at 9 weeks, how long after the surgery will someone ...
A: No doctor should ever be able to tell if you've had an abortion, or even a miscarriage. Within days, ...
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| Heavy Bleeding After Med. Abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Joan, I had a medical abortion at 7 weeks and everything checked out fine at the 1 week follow-up ...
A: The bleeding you are having can be very frightening, but it is probably normal. It is fairly ...
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| abortion | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion October 14, and i had a pregnancy test OCtober 22 ,, the result was positive ,, is ...
A: It is normal to have a positive pregnancy test for 1-2 months after a termination of pregnancy. ...
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| Post Abortion Care | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 6 days ago at 6 weeks pregnant. I just been spotting up to today. I feel fine ...
A: You are absolutely fine to have alcohol, coffee, and exercise. There should be no problem with any ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 9 years ago when I was young and a poor decision maker... anyway, the procedure ...
A: There are absolutely no risks to getting pregnant again after an abortion. You can go ahead and ...
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| hi doctor | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am 25 n from India n i got aborted on 29sept with mifepristone n misoprostol n soon after that i ...
A: This sounds completely normal. This is unfortunately a very common side effect/problem with the ...
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| incomplete termination of pregnancy | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I made the very difficult decision to have a medical abortion at roughly 7 weeks after my husband ...
A: I'm sorry you are having this problem with the abortion pill. It is hard enough to end a pregnancy, ...
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| abortion | 10/20/2008 |
Q: ........on the 22 of sept i went in for an abortion i was 5.5 preg..i took my first pill there that ...
A: It is unlikely that you got pregnant again. It is common to still have pregnancy hormones from the ...
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| Still bleeding heavy at times after medical abortion followed by a D&C | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Dr. Joan, I had a termination at 8 weeks pregnant (medical ab). Everything went as is should, I ...
A: I have been providing the pill for over a decade, and this is the worst story I have heard. My ...
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| Medical Abortion and Birth Control pills | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Joan, Thank you for answering my past question. I was relieved to know I could have a glass of wine. ...
A: The bleeding after a medical abortion is unfortunately normal, and the birth control pills probably ...
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| pregnancy after abortion..? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: i am 19 years old from Canada. i found out i was pregnant on aug 25 and i had a therapeutic ...
A: Yes, you can get pregnant with the pullout method. It depends on how good he is at pulling out at ...
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| can i get pregnant after my abortion? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I had my abortion on sept. 25 2008 and the only and last time i had sex unprotected was on oct. 12 ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get pregnant right away after an abortion. The pull out method is good, but ...
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| Abortion Aftercare | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it has to be exactly 14 days after an abortion to insert anything into the vagina ...
A: You should be fine to put in a yeast treatment. At this point, you are probably safe to put ...
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| 7weeks since abortion | 10/17/2008 |
Q: It has been seven weeks since i had my abortion and IM STILL bleeding. I just recently started ...
A: I am assuming you had a surgical abortion. If you had a medical abortion, or the abortion pill, ...
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| Medical Abortion | 10/17/2008 |
Q: What will happen if I take Mifepristone at 3rd month pregnancy or even later? Will the abortion ...
A: You should never take mifepristone after the first two months of pregnancy. First, it will not ...
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| breast tenderness | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion last Wednesday, and I did bleed that day kind of heavy, and passed some ...
A: It sounds like the pregnancy is over. Nausea that goes away is a strong sign that you are no longer ...
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| irregular menstruation after abortion | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Is irregular menstruation common or normal two months and one cycle after an abortion?
A: Irregular bleeding is completely common after an abortion, and can normally last up to two months. ...
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| abortion bleeding after 2 months | 7/4/2008 |
Q: its been 2 months and im still bleeding. its very heavy and a lot of pain. and its been constant for ...
A: I assume you had a surgical abortion, not the abortion pill? It is not normal to have persistent ...
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| Abortion Pill | 7/3/2008 |
Q: That day I received the Mifeprex at around 11 am. I felt completely fine the rest of that day. The ...
A: Everything you are describing sounds completely normal. You describe a classic experience with the ...
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| Can Multilple abortions affect fertility? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion(Vacuum), long ago(b4 8yrs) from my previos relationship. Now am married for 2&1/2 ...
A: It is not possible that this is a complication of a medical abortion. Fallopian tube damage is ...
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| abortion could i be still pregnant | 7/2/2008 |
Q: i have had an abortion two days ago.i was six weeks and four days pregnant but I'm regretting this ...
A: Symptoms of pregnancy do not go away for 1-2 weeks after an abortion. It is unlikely that you are ...
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| sex 48 hours after vacuum D&C | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I did not follow medical advice and had sex (with a condom) 48 hours after having the surgical ...
A: It is good that you were evaluated - they should have been able to tell if there was an infection ...
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| sex 48 hours after vacuum D&C | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I did not follow medical advice and had sex (with a condom) 48 hours after having the surgical ...
A: Kate, You should definitely get in to see a doctor if you are having persistent dull pain after a ...
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| post abortion | 7/1/2008 |
Q: i had a medical abortion exactly a month ago (5/14/08). on my 2 week follow up, the nurse gave me an ...
A: Mandy, It is good that you passed this. It is probably the reason you were having brown discharge. ...
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| Sex the day of Abortion | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had unprotected sex and an abortion later in the day. I did not think anything about it as I was ...
A: There shouldn't be any problem with getting pregnant. If you have sex prior to an abortion, an egg ...
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| Abortion | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago, and still no period. I had close to no bleeding after the ...
A: It is common and normal to have a delayed period after an abortion. It doesn't mean that anything ...
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| Sex after non sergical abortion | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I had a non surgical abortion done and they told me to wait at least two weeks before having sex and ...
A: Liz, you are completely fine, as long as you used protection not to get pregnant. The condom also ...
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| 5 days after my abortion | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I had an aspiration abortion at 6 weeks on June 21st. The doctor said the procedure went fairly ...
A: Everything you describe sounds fairly normal. It is common to have irregular bleeding, stopping and ...
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| i want to get pregnant after having an abortion | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 2 weeks ago. It was the hardest decision I had to make but I had too much ...
A: You might want to wait until you get one period before you start trying, but you shouldn't need to ...
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| menstruation after medical abortion | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I received the medical abortion pill last month, around May 22, 2008. After I took the pill I bled ...
A: We don't know why women have irregular bleeding after the abortion pill. It probably has to do with ...
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| 7 weeks pregnant and confused | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I am 37 years and I have had one miscarriage and one ectopic pregnancy and I am now 7 weeks pregnant ...
A: I usually just answer medical questions, and am not a trained therapist. You might want to try ...
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| abortion | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i just wanna ask if i can have abortion even i;m breastfeeding my 5 month old baby. i'm planning to ...
A: You can definitely end a pregnancy with a 5 month old baby. If you do the surgical abortion or the ...
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| menstruation after medical abortion | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I received the medical abortion pill last month, around May 22, 2008. After I took the pill I bled ...
A: It is completely normal to have irregular bleeding after the abortion pill. It is normal and common ...
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| post abortion problems | 6/23/2008 |
Q: um, I had a medical abortion about 3 months ago, and I have not had a regular cycle yet. I have dark ...
A: This is completely normal, as long as you are not pregnant. You might want to take a home pregnancy ...
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| Abortion pill aftercare | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had the 2 dose abortion pill at about 8 weeks pregnant over a year ago. It worked fine and I ...
A: What you are describing could be bacterial vaginosis, however this should have responded to the ...
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| Post-Abortion Pill - Did it Work?? | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Recently a friend of mine took the medical abortion method at a planned parenthood center in San ...
A: This is a very unusual story. I have been offering the abortion pill for over a decade and have ...
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| Abortion | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My wife has had 3 cesarean deliveries.she is pregnant again and we want to terminate the ...
A: There is no problem with having a surgical abortion, or a nonsurgical abortion (abortion pill or ...
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| Post-abortion complications. Please help U.S. | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Joan, Lisa again My blood test cameback and the horomones were slightly up, not a lot, but up. Not ...
A: I'm afraid I'm too late answering your question. I am guessing from what you told me that there was ...
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| six weeks after abortion and no period yet | 6/16/2008 |
Q: It's been six weeks since my medical abortion. I had gone for my checkup at the doctor after the ...
A: This is completely normal. I've seen it take 1-3 months before getting your normal period again. ...
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| Can't stop crying | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I recently found out that I was pregnant. I told the father about it today, who happens to be my ...
A: It can be very hard to go through this, especially the first time you are pregnant. Where do you ...
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| Abortion didn't work? Please help (U.S.) | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 days ago. At the time I took the blood test then, i was told i was 8-9 ...
A: It is common to have a positive urine test for weeks or even a month after an abortion, so this does ...
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| after an abortion | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Dr Joan, How soon should I be on my period after an abortion? I had an aspiration procedure on May ...
A: I am happy to hear that you were able to find the aspiration procedure. I have been at the ...
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| impact of abortion on future pregnancy | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend got pregnant unexpectedly (we went for a check-up and it's been 5 weeks since her last ...
A: The abortion pill as well as the aspiration procedure (see earlyabortion.com) are the safest methods ...
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| abortion,coloscopy and pregnancy? | 6/11/2008 |
Q: i just had an abortion 7 days ago,and i just found out that my paps test was abnormal and they want ...
A: Colposcopy and abortion do not affect your fertility. You should be able to get pregnant when you ...
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| is it safe to get pregnant one month after an abortion? | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on 5/5/08 and i still live in pain and regret for now,but i had no other choice.. ...
A: It is completely safe to get pregnant right away. You can get started now - you don't have to wait. ...
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| abortion | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had a abortion in November of 07 & I recently just had sex again for the first time. I had ...
A: You are no more fertile than normal after an abortion. If you are having unprotected sex, you have ...
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| confused | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Joan, I recieved a medical abortion april 8th 2008, it was the hardest decision i have ever ...
A: You are completely fine. Two negative pregnancy tests and bleeding after a medical abortion have ...
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| abortion | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i am having an abortion tomorrow morning. and iam hiding from friends and family am i gonna be able ...
A: There is no way that anyone should be able to tell that you had an abortion. Make sure to ask this ...
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| post-abortion bleeding - 6 weeks later | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you could put my mind at rest (pleeeease!). I had a medical abortion 6 weeks ago. It ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal, and can go on for up to 3 months after the ...
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| positive pregnancy test after abortion | 6/7/2008 |
Q: . well i got an abortion the 30th of april & i havent got a real peroid since so i took a pregnacy ...
A: It is very common to have a positive pregnancy test for weeks to up to 2 months after an abortion. ...
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| Birth Control Pills after abortion | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on May 24 and immediately started Ortho-Tricyclene Lo pills the next day, after ...
A: I agree with Planned Parenthood, that you are probably fine. It has been shown that if you start ...
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| Abortion pill didn't work,,,Why? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: As soon as i got to know that I was pregnant which is after my period was late by 4 days only, I ...
A: Misoprostol is the same as cytotec, and can cause damage to the developing embryo. You are in a ...
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| Abortion pill didn't work,,,Why? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: As soon as i got to know that I was pregnant which is after my period was late by 4 days only, I ...
A: It sounds like the abortion pill did not work. What pills did you take and how did you take the ...
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| after abortion | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I was 6 weeks pregnant and i had a medical abortion lat Apr.8,i bled and spotting after and ...
A: Hazel, It is fine for you to start those pills any time. You will need to use a back up method ...
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| Post abortion | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: It is better to wait until Friday to see what happens. Even in very unlikely event that this is ...
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| Spotting after taking RU486 | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Doctor Joan I took RU486 at the end of March, my checkup 1 week later at my checkup the tech said I ...
A: I have prescribed the abortion pill for over a decade, and was an original U.S. researcher of RU486. ...
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| Post abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: Light bleeding after the abortion pill usually normal with the abortion pill at four weeks, however ...
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| Post abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process today by insertion the misoprostol pills. I have used ...
A: That's great news - maybe you won't have cramps with this. The abortion pill usually causes ...
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| after abortion | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I was 6 weeks pregnant and i had a medical abortion lat Apr.8,i bled and spotting after and ...
A: It is difficult to know when your actual period will start after a medical abortion. It is ...
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| ???? | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion when I was 20 and now am 25. Is it still likely that I can get pregnant without ...
A: If you had a normal, uncomplicated abortion, there is no reason you should be concerned about ...
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| Pregnancy after D and C and starting birth control | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I was three months pregnant and lost the baby I had a D and C on 3/18 and then started birth control ...
A: That is great news about the pregnancy tests. As far as birth control, I am a big fan of both the ...
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| Abortion pill | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Joan, I began the medical abortion process yesterday by taking the mifepristone pill. I thought I ...
A: The bleeding should start after the second medication, misoprostol. The bleeding typically starts ...
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| Post Abortion bleeding and positive pregnancy test | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago, when I was 7 weeks along. Immediately after the procedure, I ...
A: It can be normal to have a positive pregnancy test at four weeks. However, it is definitely time ...
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| Abortion Pill and Birth Control | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I received a medical abortion last week, January 23, 2008. They told me to follow up with my ...
A: You are able to get pregnant immediately after an abortion, so you should abstain or use condoms ...
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| How long do I bleed | 1/29/2008 |
Q: On monday the 21st took the first pill for my medical abortion. Took 5 pills on Wednesday and 5 more ...
A: The protocol you followed in the abortion pill is not one I am familiar with. Typically ...
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| after medical abortion | 1/28/2008 |
Q: if u remember my story, i am living in a Gulf country were traditions might kill a woman if she gets ...
A: Noor, The clot that you saw was the lining of the pregnancy - the tissue that gets ready for the ...
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| Was I pregnant with twins? | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I took the abortion pill and was sure I passed out the fetus (I saw a clot and some brownish soft ...
A: It is highly unlikely that you saw a fetus. At the stage of pregnancy when you take the abortion ...
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| morning after pill after abortion | 1/28/2008 |
Q: 27,07 i then had sex Jan,17,08. my partner said he used a condom but i still was not sure so with in ...
A: It sounds like you did everything right, so it would be unlikely that you are pregnant again. Using ...
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| question | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Wondering what procedure is used for either two or three months along? What is recovery time? ...
A: There is a significant difference between two and three months of pregnancy. If you are considering ...
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| abortion pill | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am around 4-5 weeks pregnant.. I have a 11 month old & a 12 yr old, my husband has just left me & ...
A: At the 4-5 week stage pregnancy there is no embryo at all - there are cells that are not visible to ...
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| Very Strange Abortion | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 years old and i had an abortion about a week ago on the 16th. My story is a bit confusing so ...
A: You should definitely get checked out. Pain after an abortion is not normal, and could be an ...
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| gting pregnant | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 5weeks ago,but both me and my huband regret what we did. we thought it would be ...
A: You can go ahead and start to try immediately. There are no risks to the pregnancy. It sounds like ...
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| do we have a sign of pregnancy, or is there another problem | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i have been spotting and cramping on my lower left side where my overy is located. im on birth ...
A: The most simple way to answer the question is to buy an over the counter pregnancy test. If it ...
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| light bleeding | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I had a medical abortion 8 days ago,it was quite early as I was 5,5 weeks pregnant. 15 minutes after ...
A: From your story, there is a good possibility that the abortion pill didn't work. It is worth the ...
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| PLEASE HELP ME DR. JOAN!!! | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Joan, I am very ashamed of myself for even asking this question, however I have had four abortions ...
A: You should be fine having a 5th abortion, and you are not alone. Many women are in this situation. ...
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| no period after abortion | 1/22/2008 |
Q: hi i was just wondering what was going on i had a termition on th 1st november had lite spotting ...
A: It sounds unlikely that you could be pregnant, but to be 100% sure you can check a pregnancy test. ...
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| Info after an abortion | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I went to the doctors dec 17 and took a pill there, and four pills oraly at home on the 18th.. I had ...
A: The bleeding you are describing is completely normal, and of no concern. It is always difficult to ...
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| Am I pregnant again? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 4 weeks ago as my baby was really ill. I was 12.5 weeks pregnant! I so want to ...
A: The faint positive pregnancy test is unreliable - it's more than likely from the prior pregnancy, ...
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| i had a abortion 2 days ago... | 1/21/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 days ago. i don't believe in them but do believe it should be your choice. after ...
A: I am not a specialist in emotional health. However I would recommend the following organization: ...
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| Bleeding off and on for 7 weeks | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Doctor Joan: On November 23, I had a medical abortion. When I returned for a follow-up, the doctor ...
A: This kind of bleeding could be hormonal, or it also could be that there is still a clot that hasn't ...
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| abortion | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion about 2 weeks ago today ( jan 4, friday) I've been on birth control everyday ...
A: You are taking the birth control correctly, and should not be at risk of getting pregnant. However, ...
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| abortion | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i had an abortion 2 days ago and i havent had any bleeding. im not sure if this is normal or not. ...
A: Not bleeding right after an abortion is common and completely normal. You may not bleed at all, or ...
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| Pregnancy After Abortion | 1/17/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine had a surgical abortion at 11 weeks just over 2.5 weeks ago and had no bleeding ...
A: Sarah, Yes, it is possible. It's hard to differentiate bleeding from a period and bleeding after ...
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| Abortion & Hormones | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I had an early abortion (5 weeks & 5 days) about a week ago, and when I had the procedure one of the ...
A: At this early stage, the pregnancy test should be faint positive or negative in another week. I ...
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| Money Help | 1/16/2008 |
Q: First, let me start by saying that I am only 17, I no long have a job, and I have no insurance.I ...
A: P. The best place for resources to help you in these situations in www.prochoice.org. They have a ...
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| post abortion | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Ok I had an abortion exactly one week ago. I want to have sex with my boyfriend, what's the worst ...
A: It is likely fine to have sex a week after the abortion. The main thing is to protect yourself from ...
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| Abortion-6th | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am 2-4 weeks along. I am considering the abortion pill method. I have two concerns before making ...
A: The aboriton pill method is very safe, and is 100% safe for future pregnancies. The wonderful thing ...
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| Do I have to have stopped bleeding before I can get pregnant? | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion 3 weeks ago, at 12.5 weeks due to the baby being very unwell! Hardest thing I've ...
A: You can get pregnant when you are spotting or even bleeding after an abortion. If you are pregnant, ...
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| abortion thru pills | 1/13/2008 |
Q: i was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and on advise of the doctor took mtpill. i took them twice.one in the ...
A: A D&C is very safe. It is one of the safest procedures. With any procedure, you will have to sign ...
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| abortion thru pills | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i was 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and on advise of the doctor took mtpill. i took them twice.one in the ...
A: Everything that you describe as far as the bleeding sounds completely normal with the pill. ...
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| Medical abortion - not sure it's worked | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I tool my 2nd dose of the abortion pill. 4 x Misoprostol, orally. For the first 5 hours ...
A: Your experience of medical abortion is not typical. Usually the symptoms of significant pain ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My son recently broke up with his girlfriend. She was pregnant with an ex-boyfriends baby when they ...
A: This would be a very unlikely story. If she ended the pregnancy on December 28th, it is possible ...
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| Could it be that I'm pregnant? | 1/12/2008 |
Q: Joan, On Dec. 8, 2007 I had an abortion. I had unprotected sex on Dec. 28 2008 I took two pregnacy ...
A: It could be that you are pregnant again, or it could still be hormones in your body. You can know ...
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| Breast tenderness | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion about 3 weeks ago and I was about 6 weeks pregnant how long should I experience ...
A: Your pregnancy symptoms should be completely gone in a month. It is a little concerning that the ...
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| reseach | 1/10/2008 |
Q: But my boyfriend is soo scared of the whole thing. He said he wanted to do a research on you before ...
A: My offices are: earlyabortionoptions.com. I am the medical director, and my credentials are on the ...
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| blood test predicting miscarriage? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My partner recently had an abortion without my knowledge. When I found out she said that she had ...
A: Chris, A blood test that would predict miscarriage would have to be done at least twice. The blood ...
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| Post-abortion | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Joah, I'm scheduled for my first surgical abortion in a week. I was wondering how soon after my ...
A: This is an excellent question, and not shallow at all. It usually takes a week for your hormones to ...
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| Was this normal after a abortion? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I had an suction abortion, March 2007. I was 10 weeks, 6 days along. About 3 ...
A: What you experienced was completely normal. "Contractions" are the same feeling as uterine cramping ...
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| Second Abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: 2007. After the abortion i felt a little weird. I guess it was the hormones in my body. Then I felt ...
A: You should check with both the doctor who did the abortion, and with your regular doctor. I can't ...
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| Second Abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: 2007. After the abortion i felt a little weird. I guess it was the hormones in my body. Then I felt ...
A: The antibiotics are no longer necessary after the first few days. They prevent infection from the ...
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| Too early for a medical abortion? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Joan, I wrote earlier after the clinic I visited refused to do a surgical abortion as I was only at ...
A: THe safest time to do an abortion (medical or surgical) is once it can be identified in your uterus ...
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| menstrual aches after a medical abortion | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i am 3.5 weeks pregnant. i had been taking Cytotec for the last 10 days (6X/day). i had some cramps ...
A: If you have bled more than a period, you probably don't need to take the third dose. The pregnancy ...
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| Pregnant? Please help! | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i had unprotected sex on new years eve and scared of being pregnant what can i do? please help ...
A: Amanda, The chances of getting pregnant are less right after your period, but that is certainly not ...
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| emergency contraception | 1/4/2008 |
Q: sorry my topic is not abortion. the other experts i have written to have not answered so i am taking ...
A: Hopefully you are fine, and did not get pregnant. There is no way to know for sure what the chances ...
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| Pregnant? Please help! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i had unprotected sex on new years eve and scared of being pregnant what can i do? please help
A: You can try taking Plan B, or the Morning After Pill. It is still recommended if it has been less ...
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| menstrual aches after a medical abortion | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i am 3.5 weeks pregnant. i had been taking Cytotec for the last 10 days (6X/day). i had some cramps ...
A: Try taking the cytotec 4 at a time, 24 hours apart, for 3 days. The best way to take it is to put ...
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| periods after abortion | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i recently had an abortion on oct 3. i had bleeding afterwards which i know is normal then it ...
A: This sounds normal. It is common after an abortion to have irregular periods like this. At this ...
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| Pregnancy | 1/2/2008 |
Q: It will be two weeks this coming wednesday that iv had an abortion. Two days after the procedure on ...
A: You should be protected against pregnancy, even though you've only had the patch on for a week. If ...
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| pregnancy immediately after abortion | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I'm glad to find this site. I had a medical abortion on December 5 and bled until dec.23 . ...
A: In the unlikely event that you are pregnant again, it is completely safe to end the pregnancy or ...
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| Could i be pregnant ? | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I had an abortion on nov29th and had a litle bit of bleeding and cramping for a few days afterwards. ...
A: It is possible that you got pregnant again. The only way to know is to check a pregnancy test at ...
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| sex and pregnancy | 12/31/2007 |
Q: is it true that if a woman is about 1-2weeks pregnant and have sex the sperm from the man can cause ...
A: This is a myth. Sex during pregnancy at any time is safe and normal, as long as the woman wants to ...
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| pregnancy immediately after abortion | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Dr. Joan. I'm glad to find this site. I had a medical abortion on December 5 and bled until dec.23 . ...
A: It is possible to get pregnant after an abortion; you have the same chance of getting pregnant as ...
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| Pathology Report/Follow-up visit | 12/31/2007 |
Q: The clinic I had opted to have a surgical abortion procedure at has told me that in the event that I ...
A: The pathology report is usually of little value. It will not tell you if you have retained tissue. ...
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| Could I be pregnant again? | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion by vacuum, in the first trimester, and about a week and a half afterwards had ...
A: It is possible to get pregnant after an abortion. You have the same risk of pregnancy as any other ...
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| spot bleeding throughout month | 12/30/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: Julie, You can either wait, and see what happens; go back to the doctor who prescribed the pills; or ...
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| Too early for a surgical abortion? | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Joan, First, thank you so much for providing this valuable Q and A service. I went today to a ...
A: It's reasonable for a clinic to wait a week before performing the procedure. It is safer for you, ...
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| Pregnancy After D&C | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I had to have a D&C when I was 11 weeks pregnant. We found out at the ultrasound that there was no ...
A: Lauren, Yes, it is possible to get pregnant before your next period. As far as likelihood, your ...
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| medical ab - 3 weeks later | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had a medical ab 3 weeks ago, and I came in for a follow up. I still have light bleeding, and ...
A: It is absolutely fine to wait one or two or even more weeks not to have a surgical abortion. ...
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| I had an abortion 2 months ago and now I am worried. | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had my second abortion roughly two months ago. The first abortion went smoothly and so did this ...
A: Pain 2 months after an abortion is very unlikely to be related to an abortion. Take a pregnancy ...
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| Pregnant after D & C | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I had a D & C after a miscarriage. My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex once at 7 days post D ...
A: If you are pregnant again, it would be 100% safe to keep the pregnancy and 100% safe to end the ...
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| Pregnant after D & C | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I had a D & C after a miscarriage. My boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex once at 7 days post D ...
A: Yes, it is possible to get pregnant after a D&C, even if you are bleeding. Check a pregnancy test. ...
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| i had an abortion on dec 8th im still bleeding | 12/25/2007 |
Q: i went to the doctor on DEC sixth to terminate my pregnancy i was given one pill there and the other ...
A: This kind of irregular bleeding and spotting after the abortion pill is completely normal. You can ...
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| Bleeding during 5 weeks of pregnancy | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Joan, i am really in a fix.. hoping that I can find the answer here.. This is my first pregnancy. ...
A: An early miscarriage is very common (1/3) and very normal. I can't say whether you are miscarrying ...
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| ab | 12/24/2007 |
Q: can one have abortion in 20 week pregnancy
A: Typically, you can have an abortion to 24 weeks of pregnancy, although it can be difficult to find a ...
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| sex after abortion | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i just had sex with my boyfriend 2 weeks after my abortion as soon as my bleeding stopped, and since ...
A: It is completely normal to bleed on and off after an abortion. What happened to you is completely ...
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| i had my second abortion two days ago | 12/22/2007 |
Q: i wrote to you a week ago because i didnt know what to do thank you for your advice. i dont know who ...
A: A few things that might be helpful - at 7 weeks there is no embryo at all, so you shouldn't feel bad ...
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| i had my second abortion two days ago | 12/21/2007 |
Q: i wrote to you a week ago because i didnt know what to do thank you for your advice. i dont know who ...
A: I'm not clear on what you're asking. Please send me a note again about what you are worried about. ...
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| after abortion birth control | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on 10/05/2007. I stared my birth control patch 2 days later on Sunday. My ...
A: If you started the patch within days of the procedure and took it as you were supposed to, changing ...
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| ABORTION | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I HAD AN ABORTION ABOUT 7WEEKS AGO (NOVEMBER3,2007) HOWEVER SOON AFTER I HAD UNPROTECTED SEX SEVERAL ...
A: Delayed periods are common and normal after an abortion. Sometimes it can take 2-3 months to get a ...
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| Medical Abortion | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Joan I am currently undergoing a medical abortion. This started Mon 17/12 when I took the ...
A: The usual protocol for medical abortion is to take the four tablets of misoprostol bucally, at least ...
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| pregnancy/abortion | 12/18/2007 |
Q: How long would you recommend to wait to conceive after an abortion(vaccum)? Would anything bad ...
A: It is completely fine to try to conceive right away after a procedure under 12 weeks. Emotionally, ...
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| conception after first pregnancy | 12/18/2007 |
Q: i got pregnant in august 2006 and i had a medical abortion on september 25 ( about 7 weeks ...
A: The bleeding that you experienced was completely normal after the abortion pill; there were no ...
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| Medical Abortion | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I just had a medical abortion a few days ago and as soon as I took the 2nd pill I had some serious ...
A: All of this sounds normal after a medical abortion. The only way to be 100% sure that it worked is ...
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| periods after the abortion | 12/17/2007 |
Q: had a surgery general anaesthetic abortion on 30.10.07 and straight after the procedure only bled up ...
A: The bleeding sounds completely normal. This kind of irregular bleeding is common after a procedure. ...
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| post abortion and rape | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i really didnt want it but my family kicked me out and disowned me bc i wouldnt. and my b/f at the ...
A: I am sorry you had such a horrible experience. I hope this will be a time that things turn better ...
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| abortion | 12/15/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion 4 weeks ego. i took pill to terminate the pregnacy on 20th and 22nd ...
A: Pregnancy tests can remain positive up to 8 weeks after a medical abortion, so hopefully it is just ...
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| Abortion Prices | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am need of an abortion but am unable to come up with the funds because I am a full time student ...
A: You can go to NAF.org, and call their hotline. They may have resources. You may also go to ...
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| Contraceptive Pills | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have had an abortion about 2months back (medical abortion) there was quite alot of bleeding and at ...
A: Navi, These are best questions to ask the doctor prescribing the pills. This section of the all ...
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| Bleeding after a medical Abortion | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion, starting on Dec.4 (first set of pills). It has been a week since and I ...
A: Irregular bleeding after a medical abortion is completely normal. You can stop and start, pass ...
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| Question's about Abortion | 12/13/2007 |
Q: First off I'd like to thank you very much for responding to this. I know nothing really about ...
A: I think you would find my websites helpful: earlyabortion.com; and earlyabortionoptions.com. You ...
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| Brown Discharge for many days.14 days! | 12/11/2007 |
Q: About 3 months ago I had an Abortion done... :(... My first period in October after the abortion, I ...
A: Brown discharge usually means blood that is slow to pass out of the uterus, so it turns brown. It ...
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| pregnancy | 12/6/2007 |
Q: i had a termination on 2/23/07 i was about 8weeks my first pregnancy i lightly bleed i got my ...
A: Periods and bleeding are never reliable for figuring out when you are fertile, especially after an ...
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| abortion and fibroids | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I went to get an abortion when I was 7 weeks pregnant. The doctor said they couldn't do it in the ...
A: They are in Manhattan. The number is 212-860-2600. Tell them the situation. They may be pricey, ...
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| i cant get pregnant | 12/5/2007 |
Q: .i took sycotex pills to have an abortion about 3years ago and 2 this day i still cannot get ...
A: It sounds like you need an evaluation with a fertility specialist. It is highly unlikely or ...
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| Bleeding after surgical abortion | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago and have been bleeding every single day since. The bleeding ...
A: Cindy, I agree that it would be a good idea to get a second opinion. Usually bleeding for more ...
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| Abortion | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on October 29th, had unprotected sex on 12 days later and have not yet had ...
A: You are right about the pregnancy hormones. It can be difficult to tell if you are pregnant again ...
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| asleep?? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: are there any types of abortion, under which the mother will be put to sleep for the duration of the ...
A: Most clinics that offer abortion services have you be put to sleep for the procedure. The ...
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| Abortion | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical AB Nov 16th. I bled for about 1 week and then it stopped. I also had sex the week ...
A: This is completely normal with the abortion pill. You can have irregular bleeding and spotting for ...
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| sex before an abortion? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: This may sound odd, that I would even be in the mood, but in an emotional sense it's very ...
A: The pill is 97-99% effective depending on the study, and how you take the second pills. I've had my ...
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| Bleeding after surgical abortion | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 6 weeks ago and have been bleeding every single day since. The bleeding ...
A: I would recommend you follow up with the facility that did the abortion. Unless you are on ...
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| pill abortion, please help | 12/1/2007 |
Q: my name is danielle i am 17 years old and have a 8 month old daughter, i found out I was pregnant ...
A: Yes, women have had babies in this situation, and many have had severe birth defects. I would ...
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| When should i get my period | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I had an aspiration procedure on November second, then i was bleeding for almost a week,not so heavy ...
A: I started Early Options and we have two offices - one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. I am so ...
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| When should i get my period | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I had an aspiration procedure on November second, then i was bleeding for almost a week,not so heavy ...
A: Irregular bleeding, spotting, and passing clots is all normal after an aspiration procedure or D&C. ...
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| im pregnant again.... i think, will my past abortion harm my baby? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: i just had an abortion october 17 i was 6 weeks and one day pregnant. my husband and i got right ...
A: A bHCG of 166 could still be remaining hormones from the October pregnancy, or it could be a very ...
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| pregnancy | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was pregnant and went in for an ultra sound and they found two sacks. One was hemriging and the ...
A: I would strongly recommend that you end the pregnancy. Misoprostol causes serious fetal ...
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| missed abortion | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i had a termination 4 weeks ago at a private clinic.i had a suction proceedure with no anastetic.i ...
A: The general understanding in the medical literature is that if a pregnancy continues after a suction ...
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| ABORTION | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 10 days ago and my boyfriend and I had sex Sunday,and monday and didn't, ...
A: It is normal to have irregular periods, bleeding and spotting after an abortion, or sometimes to ...
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| giant tissue 4th day after suction abortion | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am 26 and just had a suction abortion 4 days ago. I started to have slight bleeding 2 days ago, ...
A: It sounds like you passed some of the lining that forms around the uterus, getting ready for the ...
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| Can I still get pregnant | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Dr.Joan, I have had 5 abortions, the last time I was 2.5 months pregnant, I had them put in the ...
A: So far, I wouldn't be concerned about getting pregnant. Sometimes it can just take time, even up to ...
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| Positive Pregnancy Test 5 days after a medical abortion | 11/22/2007 |
Q: ! I had a medical abortion on the 16th November 2007. I had a clinic appointment 3 days previous to ...
A: There is nothing to be concerned about. A pregnancy test can remain positive for 1-2 months after ...
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| ABORTION | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion 10 days ago and my boyfriend and I had sex Sunday,and monday and didn't, ...
A: Typical pregnancy tests turn positive about one week after conception. You can check a pregnancy ...
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| after the abortion | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion in Oct. 2007 - my husband supported my decision due the fact that we have ...
A: Nicole, Cramping after the 2nd set of pills is normal, but if it lasts for more than 24 hours, this ...
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| after the abortion | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion in Oct. 2007 - my husband supported my decision due the fact that we have ...
A: It is not uncommon for women to change their minds about having children after an abortion. Perhaps ...
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| No period 9 weeks after abortion | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I had a surgical abortion on 14th Sep. I was approx 9 weeks pregnant. All seemed fine & I had almost ...
A: This sounds completely normal, as long as you have a negative pregnancy test. The only problems that ...
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| abortion | 11/19/2007 |
Q: is it possible to become pregnant 4 days after an abortion....
A: Yes, it is possible to become pregnant right after an abortion. It is unfortunately something that ...
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| unexpected bleedings after abortion | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: but there are many informative sites you can check: arhp.org; plannedparenthood.org, etc. In ...
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| am i still pregnant? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on 8th august and did not bleed much after it. i then had my first period on 14th ...
A: The bleeding doesn't indicate that there is any problem. It sounds completely normal. The best way ...
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| low cost abortion | 11/16/2007 |
Q: i have a very similar question. im planning on having an abortion, but i dont have any medical ...
A: You have a few choices. Try clinics at gynpages.com or earlyabortion.com and see if they can offer ...
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| unexpected bleedings after abortion | 11/15/2007 |
Q: i am 29 married for 4 and half years.i am on ocp(minipills)for 4 years.somehow i got pregnant and ...
A: Julie, this is completely normal. The minipill commonly causes breakthrough bleeding, and also is ...
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| abortion with subchorionic bleeding | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am 10 weeks and am scheduled for a surgical abortion later this week. My concerns are 1. My ...
A: There are no concerns with having a second abortion, even at one or two months later, so you will be ...
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| After Abortion | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion more than one year ago, i'm worried now cause I've been bleeding daily a little ...
A: There is no way the bleeding could be from an abortion one year ago. The bleeding sounds normal and ...
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| Periods After Abortion | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion using the pill method , after that i have had two periods, but this month period ...
A: Periods can be irregular for months after an abortion with the pill method. There is nothing to be ...
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| urgent: bleeding | 11/12/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion on 25 sept 2007 and i was given antibiotics [tetracycline] to take. i took it ...
A: The bleeding can be irregular like this on and off since an abortion. If it continues to be a small ...
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| post abortion indigestion | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion 2 weeks ago and over the past couple of days i have lost my appetite and have an ...
A: There is a complication called molar pregnancy that can cause ongoing nauseousness. You can rule it ...
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| The Second Abortion | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Joan My girlfriend had an abortion last year, it was successful. Now she got again pregnant and we ...
A: There are no concerns about having a second or even more abortions. They do not cause problems with ...
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| PERIOD UPDATE | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Expert: Doctor Joan Date: 10/6/2007 Subject: I had sex one week after my abortion Question Hi i am ...
A: As long as you are not pregnant, there is nothing to worry about. This is normal. It can take two ...
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| Pregnancy after medical abortion | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I took 400 mcg Cytotec orally and five days later took 800 mg misoprostol at 48 days gestation(200 ...
A: Unfortunately, misoprostol is known to cause serious fetal anomalies, so you will need to end the ...
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| unsuccessful abortion pill | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Im so confused and frightened.... I took the abortion pill awakes ago, and followed instructions ...
A: Where did you get the original pill services? This is not an uncommon thing to happen, and they ...
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| unsuccessful abortion pill | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Im so confused and frightened.... I took the abortion pill awakes ago, and followed instructions ...
A: If you are in New York, I can see you. See my website: earlyabortionoptions.com. I am seeing ...
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| average cost? | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Me and my partner just had sex last night. unfortunately we made the mistake of letting things go ...
A: It's great that she took Plan B so quickly. That is over 90% effective when taken within a day. ...
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| Pregnant? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion on Spetember the 14th And I Still Havent had a period Im worried cause Me and My ...
A: It's normal to have irregular periods after an abortion; sometimes it doesn't return to normal for ...
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| Medical abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on August 23 and had my first periods on September 26 which was heavier ...
A: This is completely normal. Irregular bleeding and clots are typical in medical abortion, and can go ...
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| preg after abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: i had surgical abortion on 18th sept 2007.later had sex on 14th oct,n took emergency pill nxt day.on ...
A: There is a chance of getting pregnant. The best thing would be to check a pregnancy test. Buy the ...
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| pregnany after a abortion | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a abortion on sept 15. i went for my 3 week check up and it was negative. i did not get on ...
A: April, it is normal not to get your period when you expect it after an abortion. It is fairly ...
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| Can you still get pregnant after abortion?? | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had an abortion about 1yr ago...and have had my regular period ever since ...never missed one or ...
A: Tiffany, there is nothing to be concerned about. The information about not being able to get ...
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| periods after abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: im having an abortion this weekend and i'm not sure when my periods will start again. Also after the ...
A: You can have the contraceptive rod put in your arm as soon as possible. It's better not to wait, ...
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| pregnancy after abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i had a termination on 2/23/07 i was about 8weeks my first pregnancy i lightly bleed i got my first ...
A: The best way to figure out the date of conception is by ultrasound. If I had to guess from your ...
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| medical abortion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i had a medical abortion done on wednesday the 18 of oct and i'm still bleeding nothing unlike a ...
A: This sounds completely normal. It is normal to have bleeding for weeks to months after a medical ...
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| can i be pregnant | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old and i had an abortion on September 8 and i had sex on October 6 and now its 3 ...
A: More than likely, this is normal. Sometimes the period is delayed for 4-8 weeks after a procedure. ...
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| Am I pregnant or not? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: One week ago I tested positive on a HPT. Two days later, I had a consultation at an abortion clinic ...
A: It sounds as if you had an early miscarriage. About one in four pregnancies end this way. The ...
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| MVA abortion | 10/21/2007 |
Q: 5 days ago I had an MVA (Manual Vacuum Aspiration) abortion. I have not had any cramping (except ...
A: It is completely normal not to bleed after a MVA. During the procedure, the lining of the uterus, ...
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| 2nd abortion | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am 5 weeks preg. and thinking about having my second abortion. The first one went okay, but two ...
A: That is a very unusual problem, and unlikely to occur again. You probably had a little bit of the ...
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| Abortion by Medication | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Our pregnancy has got some complexities and doctors suggested abortion. My wife wants the abortion ...
A: As long as she is under 9 weeks, it is safe. I have been providing medical abortions since 1999 and ...
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| abortion prices. | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i live in Florida (i know your in new york) and I'm having problems finding an abortion clinic that ...
A: Brieanna, If you were in New York, I could help you myself. Here are some resources to find help ...
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| Pain and Bleeding after Medical Abortion | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion about a month and a week ago. I've been bleeding moderately ever since - ...
A: Unfortunately the bleeding is completely normal. It can go on for weeks, even months - although ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, I wouldn't advise it at this point as at will confuse things. If you start on birth ...
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| D&C | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on October 3, I was 15 weeks pregnant. I bled for 2 days and it completely stopped. ...
A: Jennifer, This is completely normal. It's common to have irregular bleeding after ending a ...
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| abortion | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just had a 8 month old baby and I am now pregnant about 6 weeks, is it safe to have an abortion ...
A: It's completely safe to have an abortion at any time. If you are breast feeding, you would need to ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, That's great! There shouldn't be any relationship between having a discharge and not ...
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| Late Period after Medical AB | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had a medical AB August 31st, I was 5 weeks, I still havent gotten a period yet?.. Is this ...
A: Jeannine, This sounds completely normal. You should check a pregnancy test. If it is negative, ...
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| medical abortion? Didn't work | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I made the worse decision of my life and had a medical abortion (methotrexate & cytotec) on 10/9/07 ...
A: There are two possibilities of a medical abortion failure: the methotrexate did not work at all, and ...
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| Still no period after abortion | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Can you please tell me what can I do. I had and abortion 2 months ago and still no period. I was ...
A: This is fairly common after an abortion. You should get your periods back regularly. The most ...
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| medical abortion? Didn't work | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I made the worse decision of my life and had a medical abortion (methotrexate & cytotec) on 10/9/07 ...
A: There are two possibilities: 1) the methotrexate didn't work. This is fairly common with ...
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| regarding pregnency | 10/12/2007 |
Q: me and my girl friend had sex.it was first time for both.she was 23 and i am 24.we had sex 4( on 4 ...
A: I can't tell if her she got her period? If she did, there is nothing to worry about. If she didn't ...
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| abortion | 10/11/2007 |
Q: i had an abortion in may, now in october i thought i was pregnant again. yesterday i had a doctors ...
A: It sounds like you had an early miscarriage. This is extremely common - estimated to be a third of ...
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| Pregnancy after medical abortion | 10/10/2007 |
Q: J, I would like to ask for your assistance. I was 5 weeks pregnant when I took Misoprostol and ...
A: M, Your questions are not dumb - it is upsetting to me that your country is so against abortions, ...
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| no idea... | 10/9/2007 |
Q: well u seem to be telling them to go for an after care check up...well i had my abortion like 17 ...
A: Typical bleeding after an abortion is most commonly less than a week, but up to 3 weeks is still ...
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| help | 10/9/2007 |
Q: .i had an abortion on the 2nd of September..i started bleeding same day and passing huge clots,i ...
A: I'm assuming you had a surgical abortion, not the abortion pill. If you did have the abortion pill, ...
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| Period came 2.5 months after abortion | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on July 11, and no period since then until Oct 2, I had two ultrasound in between July ...
A: Your situation is not typical, and I feel uncomfortable giving you advice, since I don't have your ...
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| birth control | 10/8/2007 |
Q: i got a birth control injection shot on the 6th day after my periods,my qn is will it still be ...
A: Yes, Depoprovera, the injection, should be effective on the 6th day, as long as you weren't pregnant ...
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| Period came 2.5 months after abortion | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I had a D&C on July 11, and no period since then until Oct 2, I had two ultrasound in between July ...
A: As long as your pregnancy test is negative, there is nothing to be concerned about. It sounds to me ...
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| I had sex one week after my abortion | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I had a termination done on sept. 26. On oct 4 i had sex with my partner. We did not use any ...
A: Deirdre, You're probably safe because it was only one week and he withdrew. However, it is possible ...
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| medical abortions | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I had a medical abortion on aug. 24th. I have been bleeding since then. I am concerned, because this ...
A: It is normal to bleed daily after a medical abortion. It can last up to three months. Clots are ...
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| Abortion | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i am really sorry for bothering u so much but your are the only Doctor who seems to be helping me ...
A: Bhoke, It sounds like you are having your period, so there is nothing to be concerned about. ...
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| after abortion | 9/27/2007 |
Q: i had a abortion 7 weeks ago. it was a surgical abortion. last week i thought i was getting my ...
A: It is normal to have some irregular bleeding after an abortion. Sometimes it can be lighter than ...
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| Abortion | 9/27/2007 |
Q: i want to ask if am pregnant again can i go for another another abortion after just 5 weeks of ...
A: Bhoke, Yes, if you are pregnant again, you can end it. It will not affect your chances of getting ...
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| Abortion | 9/26/2007 |
Q: About 5 weeks ago i had an abortion,2 weeks after the abortion i started having sex using condoms.I ...
A: You may or may not be pregnant. It is common to still have a faint positive pregnancy test even up ...
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