Abortion/Expert Profile

Doctor Joan

U.S.
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returns 02/14/2010
Expertise

I am a family doctor who has provided abortion care for over a decade. I can answer any health or medical related questions about early abortion, including the aspiration procedure, the abortion pill (RU486), or surgical abortion. I run a practice called Early Options, located in New York City: http://www.EarlyAbortionOptions.com. The practice is dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. There are other family doctors around the United States who practice a similar approach to early abortion care: see http://www.EarlyAbortion.com. 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 in the area

Experience in the area: I am a board certified family doctor who has been providing abortion services for 12 years. I am the founder of Early Options (earlyabortion.com) dedicated to making early abortion part of mainstream medical care. Organizations: National Abortion Federation American Association of Family Physicians

Education/Credentials

M.D., Harvard Medical School M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government

What do you like about this subject?

I want to make early abortion part of normal conversation. Most women have an abortion at some point in their lives. Let's talk with each other about our experiences so that women learn and know about the best approaches to early abortion that are offered.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 3
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 1198
  • Volunteer Since 2007-09-20
  • Prestige Points 9020

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Recent Answers from Doctor Joan

2010-01-25 When will I get my period after the Abortion Pill?:

Dear RB, It is common and normal to have a delayed period after taking the abortion pill. I have seen periods be delayed for weeks or even months normally after any kind of termination of pregnancy (with

2010-01-25 When should I start birth control after non-surgical abortion:

Dear J, I am so happy you asked this question about when to start birth control after abortion. I see so many women who wait to start birth control until they get their next period, and then end up getting

2010-01-23 Unsuccessful Herbal Abortion:

Dear A, Thank you for your question about your options after taking herbs to terminate a pregnancy. Your question about herbal abortion is very helpful to others in this situation. Many women end up

2010-01-23 bleeding after the abortion pill, having sex, and birth control:

Dear Hillary, Thank you for your excellent question about bleeding after the abortion pill, sex, and birth control. There is no concern with the bleeding you are having. What you are describing with

2010-01-21 bleeding and spotting after surgical abortion:

Dear Sarah, It is common and normal to have irregular bleeding and spotting for weeks to months after a surgical abortion. It can also be caused by starting birth control pills. It can also be your

 

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