As with any serious medical procedure, abortion carries health risks. You may worry about your ability to get pregnant again afterward.
Generally, abortion may not affect future pregnancies or fertility. However, the specific type of abortion or a complication could increase certain risks.
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Will the Abortion Pill Affect Future Fertility?
A medical abortion, or what is commonly referred to as the “abortion pill,” uses drugs to terminate a pregnancy.
When the abortion pill is administered under the guidance of a professional healthcare team, the risk of fertility issues or future pregnancy complications doesn’t appear to increase.
However, if you have an incomplete abortion, where tissue remains in the uterus, you may need a surgical abortion afterward.
We’ll discuss the risks of a surgical abortion next.
Does a Surgical Abortion Impact Fertility?
A surgical abortion uses a combination of drugs, medical instruments, or suction to expel a pregnancy and its related tissue from the uterus. It’s typically performed later in pregnancy.
An analysis of studies suggests an increased risk of premature birth and reduced birth weight in subsequent pregnancies following a previous surgical abortion.
Because one of the risks of a surgical abortion is scarring of the tissue in the uterus, there’s a chance of developing Asherman’s Syndrome. This can lead to unusual, absent, or painful menstrual cycles, future miscarriages, and infertility.
Get the Facts
It’s clear that, at least in some cases, an abortion procedure could affect your ability to get pregnant again. This is only one of the risks of abortion, though.
Get all the facts by talking with us at Options Pregnancy Clinic. We can explain abortion procedures, side effects, and the potential risks while also delivering you quality care with our free pregnancy services.
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