Yes, you can usually get pregnant again after having an abortion, but your risk of infertility and other pregnancy complications depends on what type of abortion procedure you have.
Although there doesn’t appear to be a link between infertility and medical abortion (also known as the “abortion pill”), infertility and other pregnancy complications are associated with surgical abortion.
Before choosing to have an abortion, it’s critical to learn all you can to protect your health—especially if you think that you might want to get pregnant again in the future.
This article will highlight the different ways that surgical abortion might affect your fertility and how to protect your health before making any pregnancy decision. However, contact us today if you want to talk to someone in a safe, confidential space.
How Might Surgical Abortion Affect My Fertility?
During a surgical abortion, your cervix is dilated so that surgical instruments (like strong suction, scraping tools, and sometimes forceps) can enter your uterus to terminate and remove your pregnancy.
According to Mayo Clinic, “Some studies have found that [receiving a surgical abortion] may slightly raise the risk of future premature birth, miscarriage or low birth weight.”
Furthermore, Asherman syndrome is another complication that can happen after a surgical abortion. This occurs when a band of scar tissue forms in the uterus after the procedure, and it can cause “trouble becoming pregnant in the future.”
How Can I Protect My Fertility?
Before making any pregnancy decision—but especially abortion—it’s essential to get an ultrasound. This scan will help you determine the details you should know about your pregnancy to stay safe.
Ultrasound will tell you your pregnancy’s gestational age, location, and viability (if your pregnancy has signs of life, like a heartbeat). You need to know these details before getting an abortion, as they will help reveal what options are available.
Call 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center today to see if you qualify for a free ultrasound performed by our registered sonographers. You’re not in this alone. We’re here for you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
