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Is Abortion Advisable After A Complicated Child Birth?
Question: My wife delivered a baby boy in may 2013 through c section . There was heavy bleeding in the uterus. The doctors managed to stop the bleeding. She conceived in september 2014 but we aborted the pregnancy using oral tablets under doctor supervision.
Her periods are delayed by 3 to 4 days so we took a urine test where one line is dark and other line is faint.. please suggest whether the results are true?? Is it safe to abort again considering her history because we dont want to have a 2nd baby
Her periods are delayed by 3 to 4 days so we took a urine test where one line is dark and other line is faint.. please suggest whether the results are true?? Is it safe to abort again considering her history because we dont want to have a 2nd baby
Brief Answer:
Can be the effect of previous pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
At 3-4 days overdue the faint test line in the pregnancy kit can be due to the effect of remaining HCG hormones due to her previous pregnancy. This line is likely to fade away completely in next one week. You can also get her blood HCG levels evaluated to find out if the levels are high enough to suggest a repeat pregnancy.
It is normal to have a delayed period during breast feeding. It is best to use a regular contraceptive measure like intrauterine device rather than going for abortion again and again.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Can be the effect of previous pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
At 3-4 days overdue the faint test line in the pregnancy kit can be due to the effect of remaining HCG hormones due to her previous pregnancy. This line is likely to fade away completely in next one week. You can also get her blood HCG levels evaluated to find out if the levels are high enough to suggest a repeat pregnancy.
It is normal to have a delayed period during breast feeding. It is best to use a regular contraceptive measure like intrauterine device rather than going for abortion again and again.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you madam for responding to my question
1 Her abortion was about 1 year back so is it possible to have hcg hormones at this high level from previous pregnancy even after 1 year period?
2 my concern is that she had heavy bleeding during her 1st delivery which happend in may 2013 ie about 2 and half years back. Then is this a cause for concern
1 Her abortion was about 1 year back so is it possible to have hcg hormones at this high level from previous pregnancy even after 1 year period?
2 my concern is that she had heavy bleeding during her 1st delivery which happend in may 2013 ie about 2 and half years back. Then is this a cause for concern
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a fresh pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
1. I was mistaken. The levels cant remain high for a year. It is best to repeat the urine test with an early morning sample of urine after 2-3 days and see if the test line darkens.
2. Having a heavy bleeding during the first delivery can cause a heavy bleeding during the second pregnancy also. Since your baby is 2 1/2 years old it is better to plan for the next baby rather than abortion.
I hope this information has been helpful for you.
Regards, Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal .
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Can be due to a fresh pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
1. I was mistaken. The levels cant remain high for a year. It is best to repeat the urine test with an early morning sample of urine after 2-3 days and see if the test line darkens.
2. Having a heavy bleeding during the first delivery can cause a heavy bleeding during the second pregnancy also. Since your baby is 2 1/2 years old it is better to plan for the next baby rather than abortion.
I hope this information has been helpful for you.
Regards, Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal .
Click on thanks button if it is helpful.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you madam for replying to my questions
1. We are sure that we dont want to have 2nd baby because my wife is suffering from hypothyroidism and i do not want her to go thru her delivery complications again?? Is abortion twice in a year risky for her?
2. We had intercourse 3 times last month. We used condom twice and third time we used unwanted pill within 36 hours of intercourse? Is it possible that the pregnancy test kit may give false result?
1. We are sure that we dont want to have 2nd baby because my wife is suffering from hypothyroidism and i do not want her to go thru her delivery complications again?? Is abortion twice in a year risky for her?
2. We had intercourse 3 times last month. We used condom twice and third time we used unwanted pill within 36 hours of intercourse? Is it possible that the pregnancy test kit may give false result?
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy less likely.
Detailed Answer:
1. Having abortion twice in a tear with the help of pills can cause a hormonal imbalance and irregular periods. This may need a hormonal treatment after the abortion to regularize her periods. She can also have a weakness due to bleeding associated with abortion.
2. In that case a false result is likely. Since she has taken an unwanted pill, the delay in periods can be due to the pill. It is best to get her blood HCG levels tested for confirmation.
Regards.
Pregnancy less likely.
Detailed Answer:
1. Having abortion twice in a tear with the help of pills can cause a hormonal imbalance and irregular periods. This may need a hormonal treatment after the abortion to regularize her periods. She can also have a weakness due to bleeding associated with abortion.
2. In that case a false result is likely. Since she has taken an unwanted pill, the delay in periods can be due to the pill. It is best to get her blood HCG levels tested for confirmation.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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