Question: I’m not bleeding after surgical abortion. Is this normal?
Question: I had a surgical abortion yesterday. I was actually a 4 weeks and some days into my pregnancy. The thing is I only felt pain the time the doctor was squeezing out the foetus and the pain died out 15-25 minutes after his work. Has the pregnancy been aborted even though I have not [...]
Continue reading...Ask Dr. Joan: Questions about discharge, and sex after abortion
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 by drjoan
Question: Hi Dr.Joan: I had abortion (D&C) in late August, and I didn’t bleed for 3 days because I was on meds/fluid. However, I started bleeding lightly after, and now I am still spotting after 4 weeks. My blood pattern can be described as light pink/red, then turns into brown. Same thing repeated a [...]
Continue reading...The Aspiration Procedure: the Right Way
Monday, August 15th, 2011 by drjoan
I had a patient come to my office last week for an early abortion. She was clear in her decision to end her pregnancy, but scared to actually get an abortion. She was relieved when she came across the Early Options website and learned about the aspiration procedure. She felt confident that the Aspiration Procedure [...]
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...Is a discharge after a medical abortion normal?
Monday, June 28th, 2010 by drjoan
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...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 [...]
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 by drjoan