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I'm 15 years old and I just had an abortion in March. There were no complications and I think ive healed pretty well. I started the nuvaring the day after my abortion and ive been on it since. I had a period May 2nd and got it again May 28th. When i had my period may 2nd it only lasted two days and it was also like that the last month but the last period I had lasted a bit longer (about 3 days) and they seem like  normal flows but I was wondering is it normal for you periods to be that short and ever 26 days? Could it be the ring?  

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Hi Stephanie,
I'm not a medical expert so I would suggest that you check with your doctor or whoever put in the nuvaring. I don't recommend the nuvaring because of the risks and side effects that can happen. Your period times do seem abnormal to me. I can do some research on this if you like. Just email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know. I was also surprised when you said that you started the nuvaring just the day after your abortion. I was thinking that you should have waited longer after abortion but again, like I said,
I'm not a medical doctor. Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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