Archive | June, 2010
Is a discharge after a medical abortion normal?
Name: Kate Question: I have have a medical abortion (the pills) about 3 – 4 weeks ago. I am due for my follow up visit now but I am very concerned because I am having a light brown’ish smelly discharge for the last three days, its quite alot aswell, I have had to wear a [...]
Continue reading...Questions about early pregnancy
Monday, June 28th, 2010 by drjoan
Name: Michelle Question: I was very relieved to know it rally dosent form till ten wks, my abortion was long sgo. i dont see how it can be invisible to the eye at 7 weeks and then be a pea at 8 wks. i know this is a stupid worry. i have “ocd” and my [...]
Continue reading...When can I have sex after an abortion?
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by drjoan
Name: ERICA Question: I HAD A MEDICAL ABORTION THAT FAILED NOW I HAVE TO HAVE THE ASPIRATION WHEN IS THE EARLIEST THAT I CAN HAVE SEX AGAIN Dear Erica, I assume from your email that you had a medical abortion and the pregnancy did not pass, and that at this time you are waiting to [...]
Continue reading...How do I know if a medical abortion worked?
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by drjoan
Name: Crampy Question: Hi, I had an early medical abortion 5 days ago. It went as anticipated, and I took pain relief which worked well. However, 5 days later and on my return to work I was doubled up with bad abdominal cramps. I am concerned as I thought the cramps would have subsided by [...]
Continue reading...Follow up after abortion procedure
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by drjoan
Name: Jeannette Question: Dear Doctor Joan, I recently had a surgical abortion three days ago. The clinic I went to (Woman’s Health Practice- Champaign Illinois) are treating me like I am fine. I had hardly no bleeding after the operation. They did not check on me in recovery nor check on my vitals. They never [...]
Continue reading...Is Discharge Normal after Surgical Abortion?
Monday, June 21st, 2010 by drjoan
Name: Jo Question: Hi – I was 9 weeks along when I got a surgical abortion 4 days ago. I had cramps and little bleeding right after the abortion that same day for about a half hour. I have not bled AT ALL since the day of the abortion nor have I had any cramping. [...]
Continue reading...How do I know if I’m pregnant again after a medical abortion?
Monday, June 7th, 2010 by drjoan
Questioner: shagufta aga Subject: positive pregnancy test after medical abortion Date Asked: 2010-06-03 allexperts.com Question: i m shagufta.my last l.m.p was 21 april 2010, i chk and pregnancy report was positive. doctor gave me the medicine and on 13 the april my bleedind stats it was fr 3 days. after 2 days i was suffering [...]
Continue reading...Pregnancy after medical abortion
Friday, June 4th, 2010 by drjoan
Questioner: Crystal Subject: pregnancy after medical abortion Date Asked: 2010-06-02 on allexperts.com Question: Hello, On March 31, 2010 I had a medical abortion (I was only six weeks along). I bled a lot, as expected, and then a month after I had my first period.. On April 28, 2010 to be exact. I was then [...]
Continue reading...Can I get pregnant after 3 abortions?
Friday, June 4th, 2010 by drjoan
Questioner: Me Subject: I’m worried i won’t be able to have kids Date Asked: 2010-06-02 on allexperts.com Question: I am 31 and have had 3 abortions and 1 ectopic pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy and 1 of the abortions happen within a year. Now I believe I’m pregnant but can not keep it for many reasons. [...]
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Monday, June 28th, 2010 by drjoan