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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 8 week post abortion no period | 5/22/2012 |
| Q: I had an abortion 8 weeks ago. I visited the doctor and he prescribed me two medications to start my ... A: It really depends. If your are not concerned then you do not need to jump start your period. It ... | |
| could I still be pregnant | 5/4/2012 |
| Q: I was suppose to see mensuration on the 22 of march and I had some cramps and discharge on the 20 ... A: You need to have an ultrasound to see if the pregnancy is still there. You need to know how many ... | |
| Abortion | 4/9/2012 |
| Q: I am in a very new relationship with a catholic man, we are both adults and I have a child from a ... A: having an abortion does not cause infertility. You need not be afraid. You should act quickly. Just ... | |
| Medical or aspiration? | 3/9/2012 |
| Q: I am 36 y.o. and have two children, ages 10 and 2. I recently found out that I am pregnant, still ... A: Either would be fine at this point. However with the Aspiration, the bleeding should stop 2 weeks ... | |
| Pregnant after abortion | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: . I am so excited but I am so worried because I had one abortion that godforbid something would go ... A: One abortion does not cause an incompetent cervix. Please be happy. Worrying will not help and can ... | |
| 2nd abortion | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion in June, and was devastated. Well I spent the last 8 months working on myself and ... A: I am not sure. Exhale could help you. Through this column I do find many women who have these ... | |
| Abortion | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: It's been 4 weeks since my abortion. I bled "normally" the first week and by the end of the second ... A: If the blood has a fishy odor, you have bacterial vaginosis which is caused by an overgrowth of the ... | |
| How long do I have to wait to see my regular doctor? | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I will be having an early abortion (6 weeks) next week. It will be the aspiration procedure. My ... A: You can wait 6 weeks. You do not have to tell the doctor. If you wait, You will need a reliable ... | |
| mestruation | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm having a vacation next week. And I'm expecting my period this week, I want it to come early ... A: You can start an oral contraceptive pill that is 30 mcg and see if that prevents it from coming. I ... | |
| scared about bleeding | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Joan. I am so grateful to have come across your question and answers. I have read through them ... A: It would be fine to wait. Gushes of blood can be normal. Passing clots the size of an a 50 cent ... | |
| scared about bleeding | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Joan. I am so grateful to have come across your question and answers. I have read through them ... A: It sounds like you had a retained clot that has now passed. The uterus when it is filled with a ... | |
| Waiting vs. misoprostol for treatment of miscarriage | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Joan, I am 43 years old, and have a missed miscarriage that died at around 9 weeks (today is 10 ... A: I'm sorry to hear you have had a miscarriage. Your question is an excellent one. There are few ... | |
| missed miscarriage, residual tissue, misoprostol | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I had an missed miscarriage and used misoprostol abortion. On day 14 ultrasound identifid a ... A: Generally, I have a natural approach to this issue. I prefer to do nothing, or to treat with a ... | |
| early pregnancy tissue, cytotec | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: i did not mentioned to u but when i got pregnant i took 6 cycotex pills and clots of blood came down ... A: An early pregnancy consists of decidua - a thick lining that forms around the uterus, and a small ... | |
| Is Manual Aspiration Abortion or Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) safe? | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had an manual suction abortion on monday and i am still bleeding but not heavy and getting ... A: Manual Aspiration abortion (also called Manual Vacuum Aspiration) is the most safe method of ... | |
| abortion pill, RU486, misoprostol, how to take it | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Hai Dr Joan, I'm from malaysia. I'm 6 weeks pregnant now. I already have a 5years old son and ... A: I am sorry you are in this difficult situation. You should definitely get RU486 to end the ... | |
| early abortion | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I messed up my birth control the last time I had sex on February 22nd. I didn't realize I had messed ... A: Most abortion offices won't complete a procedure or offer you the abortion pill until you are 5 ... | |
| missed period after abortion | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: my name is ashley. My question is i had an abortion in January and still havent had my firstperiod ... A: It is possible that you can be pregnant again, and it is also possible that you have just missed a ... | |
| bleeding after abortion | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I had a D&E abortion at 7weeks 2 days gestation on the 6th of Feb. The clinic post care instruction ... A: It is completely normal to only have one day of light bleeding after an early abortion. It may have ... | |
| pregnancy without ejaculating | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I am writing you because I am very worried. I am just 21 and I am engaged and I had two times sex ... A: It is unlikely but certainly possible that she can get pregnant in this situation. A woman can get ... | |
| bleeding after the abortion pill | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion at 5 wks pg. I am 30 years old. I went in for my ultrasound and it didn't ... A: First of all, there is absolutely no risk to your fertility from taking the abortion pill. You will ... | |
| How do I make my second experience a better one? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I live in Brooklyn, New York. I've had an abortion done before, and even though the procedure itself ... A: Our offices are in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We see many women who have had a prior negative ... | |
| medical abortion | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: dr.joan, i forgot to tell you that i drink 1 glass of coke which 4 pieces of clorets candy(locally ... A: Charizza - I'm sorry I don't know how RU486 is provided in the Philippines, but it probably is not ... | |
| Alcohol after a Medical Abortion | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion (a pill the first day, 4 pills inserted vaginally that night and another 4 ... A: There is absolutely no problem with drinking alcohol after taking the abortion pill. It is safe any ... | |
| not sure. | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: Okay so me and this kid had sex about 3 weeks ago, but I'm pretty sure we used a condom, i was under ... A: The easiest thing to do at this point is to check a pregnancy test. You can buy them at the drug ... | |
| Medical abortion | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a lovely 4 year old boy. I suffered 2 miscarriages while I was ttc a second child. I then ... A: A medical abortion should not cause infertility, so you should be able to get pregnant again. All ... | |
| Am I pregnant? | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Ok about 4 months ago I underwent a surgical abortion. Since then I have been on Ortho Cyclen. I ... A: It's unlikely, but possible to be pregnant on the pill. It is common to have delayed periods, or ... | |
| when is Pregnancy hormone gone? | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I had a medical abortion about 3 1/2 weeks ago, just took my last birth control pill last night and ... A: I agree with your nurse - if you ahve been taking the pill regularly then you should be fine having ... | |
| medical abortion | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: i am 8 weeks pregnant/in UK pregnancy is count from the first day of last period so it will be 10 ... A: Typically places that offer the abortion pill will do it until 9 weeks from the first day of the ... | |
| im pregnant again but i dont know if i can have another abortion | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: please help im in peices i have a little boy of nearly 4 and am pragnant me and the farther are so ... A: There are no health concerns with having another abortion. It will not affect your future ... | |
| second abortion | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: i have to healthy little boys and the children father and me ended our relationship pof 3years i ... A: There are no concerns that an abortion will interfere with your future chances of getting pregnant. ... | |
| Abortion | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Is it true that women who have abortions are committing murder? That the fetus has a hearbeat, and ... A: There are many misconceptions about early pregnancy. There is no visible embryo until you are ... | |
| Medical Abortion | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Im 27 and recently found out I was pregnant - just as my husband and I are moving abroad. I had an ... A: I'm glad you had a good experience. The protocol that uses misoprostol four hours later is "buccal" ... | |
| Medical Abortion | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: Im 27 and recently found out I was pregnant - just as my husband and I are moving abroad. I had an ... A: You should take a second set of misoprostol as soon as possible. I am not familiar with the ... | |
| Feelings of guilt and shame after an abortion | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I know that you are a medical doctor, so I am not sure whether this is within your range of ... A: April, I love the work I do with women to end early pregnancies. I meet normal, decent, caring ... | |
| hi joan , | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I am of 22 now and i am from india.I was having pregnancy of 5 weeks but, i went to a clinic for ... A: This is completely normal. The abortion pill is generally a very safe method and a good way to end ... | |
| confused | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: . good day.. i'm so confused right now coz i don't know what to do anymore. im pregnant ryt now.. im ... A: Angel, Cytotec does not work and is dangerous at 15 weeks of pregnancy. You will need to get a ... | |
Abortion - Pro Choice Views
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Doctor Joan
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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
Education/Credentials
Harvard Medical School
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