Question 1

does abortion cause infertility?

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Rarely: Abortion will only cause infertility if there are complications like bleeding, infection or retained tissue. Those can cause scarring.

Question 2

does abortion causes infertility?

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Not directly: Abortion does not cause infertility directly.  However, one of the methods for abortion is a suction currettage, which has the risk of causing scarring or adhesions in the uterine cavity, which may contribute to infertility.  This risk however, is low.

Question 3

i dd abortion can dis make me infertile?

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Usually not: If the procedure was done correctly and appropriately. Check w/your doctor.

Question 4

does having an abortion make you infertile?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: One uncomplicated abortion, especially in first trimester, is not usually a fertility concern. You can be evaluated by an obg or fertility doc for possible complications. Good luck!

Question 5

can someone becomes infertile after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Possible, not likely: It obviously depends on any complications, such as endometritis, salpingitis, endometrial scarring (asherman syndrome) during or after the abortion - in general it is not common for women to become infertile after an abortion, although it is not unheard of.

Question 6

can an early medical abortion cause infertility?

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It would: Be a very uncommon occurrence.

Question 7

can having abortion cause infertility in a women?

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: The process of abortion can cause small tears or abrasions in the uterine lining. These can then form adhesions or other scar tissue which reduce the ability to carry further pregnancies to term. Talk to your OB/Gyn about interventions that can remove any adhesions or scarring.

Question 8

will an uncomplicated abortion cause future infertility?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, it won't compromise your ability to have a baby if/when the time is right. Try to use reliable contraception so you don't need to abort, but don't worry about future fertility. Good luck!

Question 9

does it cause infertility to take plan b after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: Plan B has a transient effect on the system and leaves no long lasting residual.Abortion, depending on technique and or complications would have a greater potential to effect reproduction, but for most does not.

Question 10

abortion
did abortion by pills within 8 weeks of conciving  leads to future infertility in female?

Accepted Answer

No: By "the abortion pill", I am assuming you are referring to ru486 or mifepristone. It only affects the developing pregnancy, not the anatomy or mechanisms that lead to pregnancy.

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