AboutDoctor Joan Expertise I can answer medical questions related to ending early pregnancy (up to 12 weeks). I have expertise in the abortion pill (RU486), the Aspiration Procedure (Manual Vacuum Aspiration) and surgical abortion. I can help you to understand the procedures, what to expect, possible complications. 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 I can better help you.
Experience I am a family doctor who is an expert in early abortion care. I have provided abortions for over 12 years.
Organizations National Abortion Federation
American Association of Family Physicians
Question QUESTION: dr.joan, i forgot to tell you that i drink 1 glass of coke which 4 pieces of clorets candy(locally made here in the philipines) put in it this morning without meal as what my friend have told me. i also did hot compressed, which i'm doing when i'm having dismenorrhea. they told me that it can abort pregnancy. i'm so desperate to be out of pregnancy. i think few days will count and i'll be having 2mos. pregnancy. thanks so much. i really really need your answer because i'll be running out of time because i will be back at school this oct.30...so pls dr. joan...i'm begging you to help me....thanks so much!!!
ANSWER: Dear Charizza,
I'm doubtful that clorets can cause abortions. I think it is best to follow my directions in the other email.
Good luck!
Doctor Joan
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QUESTION: dr.joan, where can we get the ru486 tablet? is it possible that this tablet will be sold in any drugstore here in the philippines??
Answer Charizza - I'm sorry I don't know how RU486 is provided in the Philippines, but it probably is not available in drugstores or pharmacies. Your best bet is to ask around to everyone you know. Usually there is some way to get an abortion even when it is illegal. I wish I could help you more.
Good luck, and let me know what happens,
Doctor Joan
New York City
