27 Feb Can you Get Pregnant Again After an Abortion?
Technically, you should be able to get pregnant again after an abortion, even as quickly as two weeks after.
However, abortion does pose risks to fertility in the case of complications, and pregnancy is never guaranteed. Whether you’d like to get pregnant after an abortion or are just curious about this topic, we include helpful information below.
Are you considering your pregnancy options? Visit Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center in Wayne, Hackensack, Hawthorne, and Paterson, New Jersey.
Abortion & Fertility Considerations
Pregnancy is one aspect of life that is beyond our control. When trying, some women can become pregnant right away, others take years, or never become pregnant.
There are lots of factors that play into fertility, and sometimes the partner plays a role in this, but the main point is that while you should be able to get pregnant after an abortion, it should be a red flag if anyone indicates you definitely will be able to.
If you truly want children in the future, it’s important to consider this when making your pregnancy decision.
Abortion Complications That Can Impact Fertility
Whether you have a medical abortion or a surgical abortion, both come with a risk of infection.
Here are a few ways you could get an infection from an abortion procedure:
- You have an incomplete abortion after taking the abortion pill, leaving tissue behind that can lead to infection.
- The abortion provider fails to completely empty your uterus after a surgical abortion.
- You have an existing STD/STI that is spread deeper into the reproductive system during either abortion procedure.
While antibiotics can clear up an infection, especially a mild one, sometimes infections can lead to more complications. If you develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is an infection of the uterus, scar tissue could build up on the uterine wall (known as Asherman’s syndrome). This can lead to infertility or issues becoming pregnant.
Additionally, even without an infection, Asherman’s syndrome is a known risk of a surgical abortion.
Rare But Possible: Rh Sensitization
If you are beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy and you’re considering abortion, you’ll also want to read about Rh sensitization in women who have negative blood types. Future fertility issues due to Rh incompatibility can be prevented with a RhoGAM shot.
This, however, is not a problem for women with positive blood types.
Visit Us for Confidential Support
Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center is here to help you through your unexpected pregnancy with no-cost pregnancy services in a comfortable and safe atmosphere.
Visit us today to confirm your pregnancy and talk about your options. Your health is our top priority.
All abortion information cited in this blog is accurate at the time of writing.