If you are considering abortion, you may wonder how it will affect your pregnancy health for future pregnancies. Though abortion impacts women differently, it comes with significant risks and side effects to consider. In this blog, we want to share some of the facts.
The Impact of Abortion on Future Pregnancies
It is possible to ovulate and become pregnant within two weeks following an abortion.
However, studies have shown that surgical abortion could increase the risk of infertility and complications in future pregnancies. In some cases, surgical abortion can lead to the development of Asherman’s syndrome, a build-up of scar tissue within the uterus following the procedure.
It’s important to note that you could be at greater risk for developing scar tissue if you have had multiple surgical abortions.
While a history of medical abortion hasn’t been found to impact future pregnancies, complications from a medical abortion, such as an incomplete abortion, could lead to risks for future pregnancies.
The Risks of Abortion
You deserve the facts about the potential risks of each type of abortion procedure.
Medical Abortion
Also known as the abortion pill, medical abortion terminates an existing pregnancy through two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Potential risks of medical abortion include:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus (also called an incomplete abortion). This may require surgical abortion.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach or diarrhea.
Surgical Abortion
The second type of abortion is called a surgical abortion. It terminates and removes a pregnancy from the uterus with numerous surgical tools and anesthesia. Potential risks of surgical abortion include:
- Abdominal Pain
- Infection
- Heavy Bleeding
- Fever
- Cramps
- Uterine perforation (a tear in the uterine wall)
Get More Clarity
You probably still have lots of questions regarding abortion and how it impacts your health. Get more abortion information at our Clinic today for the answers and insight you need.
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