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I am about 5 weeks pregnant but can't keep the baby. am going for a curettage next saturday. are there risks? will i fall pregnant again afterwrds?

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D ; c: There are risks with any procedure, but with this they are minimal. Following this you need education in birth control. Do not delay this.

Answered 1/3/2014

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