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Doctor Joan

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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 in the area

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

What do you like about this subject?

I am interested in making early abortion an ordinary subject of conversation. Most women end a pregnancy at one or more times in our lives, but we don't talk about it with each other. There are important developments in abortion including the aspiration procedure, and the abortion pill. Earlyabortion.com is an important resource to learn more.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Most women have never heard of a simple procedure that can end early pregnancy quickly and safely up to 10 weeks. It is called the Aspiration Procedure, Manual Vacuum Aspiration, "mini-vac" or menstrual extraction. The procedure is considered nonsurgical, and it only takes a few minutes to complete. earlyabortionoptions.com is an excellent source for reviewing early abortion options.

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Recent Answers from Doctor Joan

2012-05-22 8 week post abortion no period:

It really depends.  If your are not concerned then you do not need to jump start your period.  It can take up to 10-12 weeks after an abortion to get your period.  If you want to get pregnant again soon

2012-05-04 could I still be pregnant:

You need to have an ultrasound to see if the pregnancy is still there.  You need to know how many weeks pregnant you are and find a facility to provide a safe abortion.    This number may help you   http://prochoice

2012-04-09 Abortion:

having an abortion does not cause infertility.  You need not be afraid. You should act quickly. Just know you should not beat yourself up.  Many women have an unintended pregnancy.  If you are Catholic

2012-03-09 Medical or aspiration?:

Either would be fine at this point.  However with the Aspiration, the bleeding should stop 2 weeks after the procedure and the period starts 4-6 weeks after the procedure.  If you start an Oral contraceptive

2011-10-25 Pregnant after abortion:

One abortion does not cause an incompetent cervix.  Please be happy.  Worrying will not help and can cause you to be depressed and not have a healthy pregnancy.  Still birth and preterm labor have multiple

 

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