Is It Easy to Get Pregnant After an Abortion?

Abortion doesn’t affect the fertility of a woman and the ovulation process resumes after an abortion. This means that getting pregnant after an abortion is very much possible. However, when an abortion is done in an improper way, it may lead to complications like trauma to the bladder and intestines and long-term damage to the reproductive system in rare cases. More than these, it is an infection which can clog the tubes later These complications mainly arise if the surgeon is unskilled or lacks the necessary tools to carry out the procedure.

How Soon Can I Conceive After an Abortion?

Are you thinking, “When can I conceive after an abortion?” We’ll tell you. As soon as ovulation resumes after the abortion, you can conceive again. If you haven’t used birth control measures, in rare cases, you can get pregnant within 7-10 days if you are ovulating. But, this is not recommended as the body needs to heal itself.

Doctors recommend waiting for a minimum of 3 months before trying for a baby again. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby.

If you had a surgical abortion or a D&C (Dilation and Curettage) procedure, your gynaecologist will advise you to wait for at least a month to allow the uterus to heal. If your abortion was in the second or third trimester, the doctor may recommend waiting longer, so that you’re well-rested. You may also be prescribed folic acid supplements to reduce the chances of neural tube defects in the next pregnancy. If there were no medical complications, then pregnancy after an abortion is safe.

Can an Abortion Cause Infertility?

Having a miscarriage takes a toll on your physical and emotional well-being. If the abortion was legally performed by a skilled surgeon, you should not have any issue conceiving whenever you are ready for pregnancy. However, the chances of conceiving a second-time decrease if the termination was done illegally or by untrained doctors, midwives or in unclean conditions. There could be complications like infections, scarring or incomplete abortion, resulting in major health risks to the woman.