Ask Dr. Joan: Why is my hcg level still high after an abortion procedure?
Question: had surgical abortion in 6pw my total hcg level dicrease so slowly. 21 days after procedure was 3793 than 2 days later 3324. Is still very high. What is more possible new pregnancy or retained tissue? Need to go for another blood test in next week or is better to wait 2 weeks and [...]
Continue reading...Ask Dr. Joan: Am I still pregnant after an aspiration abortion?
Sunday, October 9th, 2011 by drjoan
Question: I had to have an aspiration abortion 4 weeks ago and was still getting strong symptoms 2 weeks later which I thought was normal. I took a pregnancy test at week 3 and it still registered as being pregnant. Week 4 I took one and it is showing not pregnant. The same week I [...]
Continue reading...The Aspiration Procedure for Miscarriage
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 by drjoan
I received a call yesterday from a woman who was extremely upset. Her pregnancy had failed at 11 weeks. She had started to bleed, and then went to the doctor and had an ultrasound. The pregnancy had stopped growing. She was having a miscarriage. It was devastating. She had of course told all of her [...]
Continue reading...What is early abortion?
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 by drjoan
Questioner: Kimber Subject: What is early abortion? Question: Just wondering what you would consider an early abortion? My friend wants some information. Answer: Dear Kimber, Thank you for your question about early abortion. Typically, early abortion is defined as under 10 weeks of pregnancy, although first trimester abortion (up to 12 weeks) is sometimes also [...]
Continue reading...What are the most natural methods of abortion?
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by drjoan
Name: Renamae Question: What are the most natural methods of abortion? Dear Renamae, Thank you for your question about natural methods of abortion and herbal abortion. Our website has a page devoted to natural abortion that I think you will find helpful. The best website for the specific herbal regiment to use is sisterzeus.com. [...]
Continue reading...Ask Doctor Joan: Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy
Monday, October 18th, 2010 by drjoan
Subject: early pregnancy abortion, ultrasound Date Asked: 2009-10-15 06:23:14 Date Answered: 2009-10-15 08:07:01 on allexperts.com Question: How does the abortion clinic determine how far along someone is? Is the ultrasound accurate? Or do they just base it on your last period? Answer: Dear Beth, This is an excellent question. Ultrasound is the most accurate way [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #7: Having the miscarriage at home
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
One of the advantages of the abortion pill is that you can generally plan for the time that you will have the miscarriage. You should take the misoprostol tablets 24-72 hours after taking the mifepristone in the doctor’s office. Once you take the misoprostol, the miscarriage usually starts within a few hours. You may have [...]
Continue reading...Aspiration Abortion Step #3: Talk with the Doctor
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
In your private examination room, you will meet your clinical assistant. She will be with you from start to finish, and ensure you have the highest quality medical experience. She will confirm your pregnancy test, take your blood pressure, and do some simple lab tests. She will give you a summary of our doctor’s credentials. The [...]
Continue reading...Aspiration Abortion Step #7: Leaving our Early Options Office
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
Before you leave our office, the doctor will briefly review with you how your procedure went and what to expect in the days after the procedure. One of the advantages of an aspiration abortion is that pregnancy symptoms resolve quickly. Within four hours, your hormone levels drop by 50%. By the next morning, nausea should [...]
Continue reading...Ask Dr. Joan: I'm confused about making my decision to have an abortion
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 by drjoan
Question: My husband and I were separated for about 3 months and really thought that we were going through with the divorce but decided that we would try and work it out. Then a week later i found out that i was pregnant and i don’t know what to do. He wants me to have [...]
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Sunday, October 9th, 2011 by drjoan