If you’ve had an abortion, you may be wondering what it could mean for your ability to become pregnant in the future. Questions about fertility are common, and understanding the facts can help you make informed decisions about your health.
At Her Choice Women’s Health, we provide confidential pregnancy services at no cost and accurate information so you can better understand your health and your pregnancy options.
Can You Get Pregnant After an Abortion?
Yes. It is possible to become pregnant after an abortion. Since ovulation can return before your next menstrual period, pregnancy may occur sooner than many women realize.
Following a surgical abortion, the timing of your next period and when pregnancy can occur again may vary as your body heals and your uterus rebuilds its lining.
Your overall health, medical history, and whether you experienced any complications can all affect your future fertility.
Can an Abortion Affect Future Fertility?
Most women do not experience long-term fertility problems after an abortion. However, like any medical procedure or drug, abortion carries potential risks and complications that may affect future fertility in some cases.
For example, an untreated infection after an abortion could lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In some cases, PID can damage the reproductive organs, making it more difficult to become pregnant in the future. Injury to the uterus is another complication that may affect fertility.
Scar tissue could develop inside the uterus after a surgical abortion. This condition, known as Asherman’s syndrome, has been associated with difficulty becoming pregnant or maintaining a future pregnancy.
If you have concerns about your health after an abortion or experience symptoms that seem unusual, seek medical care.
What If You Think You’re Pregnant Again?
If you think you may be pregnant after a previous abortion, getting the right medical information is an important first step.
A lab-quality pregnancy test can confirm the presence of the pregnancy hormone (hCG). Still, it cannot determine whether the pregnancy is progressing, whether the pregnancy is located in the uterus, or how far along you are. A limited ultrasound can provide this additional information, helping you better understand your pregnancy and make an informed decision about your next steps.
Find Support at Her Choice Women’s Health
Whether you’re concerned about your fertility after an abortion or think you may be pregnant again, you don’t have to sort through your questions alone.
Her Choice Women’s Health offers confidential pregnancy services, including lab-quality pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds following a positive test, and one-on-one support. Our team is here to provide accurate information and compassionate care so you can make an informed decision about your next steps.
Contact Her Choice Women’s Health today to schedule a confidential appointment.
Her Choice Women’s Health does not provide or refer for abortions.
