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Expert: - 10/26/2007


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I had a abortion on sept 15. i went for my 3 week check up and it was negative. i did not get on birth control . i havent had a period and worried if i am pregnant? or can get pregnant before i have a period?

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April, it is normal not to get your period when you expect it after an abortion.  It is fairly common not to get it for 6-8 weeks.  The only thing to be concerned about is pregnancy.  You should repeat a pregnancy test to be sure.  It sounds like a good time to get on some method of birth control.  You can try your regular doctor, a family doctor, planned parenthood, or the clinic where you got the abortion.
Best wishes,
Doctor Joan

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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

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Dr. Joan Fleischman, Founder M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

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