Bleeding after illegal abortion
I AM 19 years old and in matric. Last year, I had an illegal abortion and I do not think it was done correctly.
I went to the hospital and to a private doctor, but was too scared and ashamed to tell them what I did.
I told them that I was having problems with my periods.
I did not receive any help.
I have not had sex since the abortion and I am not using contraceptives.
I am so scared because I bleed continuously.
Please tell me what to do. Too scared, Rosettenville
Dudu responds,
It is understandable that you are scared to tell the doctor that you had an abortion.
However, you will not receive the correct help unless you are honest.
Tell the doctor the truth and remember that everything you say to the doctor is held in the strictest confidence.
The doctor will have to give you an internal examination, which might be uncomfortable, but is totally necessary to be able to heal you.
Things are not going to get better on their own, so the sooner you see a doctor and receive treatment, the sooner you will be able to lead a healthy life.

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Rakgadi-Tabeya
All I can say lovey is that you should come clean. For you to be healed tell the professionals your real problem and they'll help you. Now that you are not using contraceptives does that mean you're going to abstain forever???? Please practice caution coz u obviously have learned your lesson, let not the mistake repeat itself. Goodluck you need one.Report Abuse
LiberalSoul
Im sure she did it at "Dr Banda" or "Dr Joseph". Thats how they call themselves. People read about the danger of illegal abortion but they dont learn. When will we learn to close our legs mara, heh?Report Abuse
Ann
u should seek medical help soon and pls be honest to ur doctor cos this can prevent u from having kids in futureReport Abuse
Nelson
what were u expecting? u should have gone to the doctor in the first place. Ke ditla morago txa unprotected sex.went to the hospital and to a private doctor, but was too scared and ashamed to tell them what I did.
the truth will set u free.
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nevus
eish you are saying it ilegal arbortion and you went for it pls kgaogana le dear Dudu.Go to backroom clinic where you did this abortion and tell them to finish what they started.And for future sake there are many young people your age facing serious problems and wena o tla ka bo jaagse mo.nxxReport Abuse
QueenB
Eish gal thank ur lucky stars that ur alive today the dangers of this backstreets abortions, yes u need to tell the Dr's the truth n ur family as well it cant be healthy bleeding non-stop n stop being mislead by ur frnds i also hope u gonna tell them the name of the person who done tis half abortion on u n i also hope n pray for ur sake tht it hasnt done any permanent damages for u'll regret it forevr in ur adult life...gud-luckReport Abuse
KUKU
Abortion is for Satanists and Murderes...finish and klaar.Report Abuse
BOOKIE
ShameReport Abuse
Bumboklaat
Gore oka hwa mpya ke wena ya moloi!O ntshitse mpa wa bolaya ngwana o asenang molato!
O gapelleditse kemang go bula diropenyana tseo tsa gao?
Ake utlwisisi gore why re tshwanetse roe utlwele bothloko!
Jy is n' hoer!
Los gabi!
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BhutPapi
SOWETAN WHAT R U DOING TO MARA YEEEH NXAAshame gal truth will set u free..DR's wnt judge u..so eya doctheng nana n tell him everything ba tla go thusha
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