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Expert: - 12/23/2007


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i just had sex with my boyfriend 2 weeks after my abortion as soon as my bleeding stopped, and since that day i have been having even more heavy flow than usual i wasn't given any medication after the abortion and i don't know if that is normal. i am very worry i have made a mistake, pls i need some advice

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Dear Elsie,
It is completely normal to bleed on and off after an abortion.  What happened to you is completely normal. Sex can stimulate the uterus to contract.  If there is blood from the pregnancy, or just normal bleeding from hormonal changes, it is common to bleed more heavily or pass a clot after sex.  This is a good thing, and nothing to be afraid of.
I hope this is helpful,
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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