i had an abortion a year ago?
please dont judge me. I had an abortion a year ago. I used the pill that they give you for 500 bucks a pop for all the people who are early in the first 3 to 5 weeks of pregnancy. But I noticed that ever since then my body has been acting very strangely. My vagina is not tightening like it used to. I know that seems crazy but is it possible that the chemicals in the pill stripped away its ability to tighten???? Other than that I also have been experiencing great amounts of discharge and odor. I am very very clean and I drink alot of citrus acid. I have an appt. to see a doctor in two weeks but im looking for some helpfull opinions
2006-09-18 18:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well, I can't really say anything about your tightening up ability. I asked a question about that regarding adult film stars, and was punished...
Discharges, and odors are common symptoms of various STDs, such as the clap. Cleanliness on your part should decrease your chances of getting such diseases, but if you've had sex, and I guess you must have to be needing an abortion, there's no certain way to have avoided all possible STDs.
Thankfully, most STDS that involve a discharge are treatable, and often curable... I wouldn't reccomend waiting a year to talk to a doctor about unusual smells and discharges, but at least you're going in to see.
Umm, there's one particular STD that doesn't show up on a regular pap smear. I forget which, but for that you'll need a blood test. Might want to get that while you're seeing the doctor. you have to request it special like.
In the future, you can also give blood. The blood bank is required to test for a wide array of diseases, and is required by law to tell you if you have one... so at least you'll know a little sooner than a year, if finances have been keeping you away from the doctor.
Take care of your body. You've only got one, and it's the kind I... well, I'll just shut up now.
2006-09-18 18:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very unlikely that your problems are a result of your abortion. Abortion is a safe procedure and very rarely produces long term effects. If you feel like your pelvic floor muscles (vagina muscles) are not as strong as you like, you can do exercises called kegels. If you are experiencing unsual discharge and odor, you may have an infection. I cannot believe that you've been having these symptoms for an entire year and refused to go to a doctor so, I don't think it's abortion related. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
2006-09-19 02:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like something unrelated to an abortion, especially odor and discharge.
Take probiotics- get them at the healthfood store or vitamin store.
2006-09-19 07:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by carobygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible...in regards to the discharge, see a GYN and Good Luck.
2006-09-19 01:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/543426_10
2006-09-19 01:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋