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A member asked:

Had an abortion may 23. that same day i had the periguard inserted.. on july 21 i took a pregnancy test and it came out possitive.. can i be pregnant?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Not likely: most likely have not yet cleared the hormones from the aborted pregnancy. However pregnancy is possible. See your doctor, especially if the test is still positive in 2 weeks.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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