Question 1

does medical abortion cause infertility?  i am trying to get pregnant after an abortion 5 months ago and no results. i have really irregular periods

Accepted Answer

Rarely a problem: Most abortions (medical or surgical) don't cause future fertility problems, but if you have some pregnancy tissue left behind or an infection afterwards it can cause scarring inside your uterus (asherman's syndrome). A hysterosalpingogram (hsg) test will check for this as well as checking that your tubes are open. You should get checked to find out why you're irregular by a rei physician.

Question 2

does abortion cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

does abortion causes infertility?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

can a treated infection after abortion cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

PID: Pelvic inflammatory disease or infection after abortion may cause scaring in the genital tract the ovaries release eggs that are swept into the fallopian tubes and into the uterus.  Inflammation ; scaring of the tubes may cause blockages ; the eggs cannot pass.  Severe infections may scar the ovaries preventing egg release ; the endometrium (lining) of uterus preventing implantation of an embryo.

Question 7

can a surgical abortion and having a coil fitted immediately after cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

No: A uterine coil doesn't cause infertility.  Best wishes!

Question 8

will two d&c cause me to have scar tissue leading to becoming infertile ? i made poor chocises where i had two abortions after my son i'm so worried!

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: D&amp;C may cause scar tissue in the uterine cavity and may cause the cavity to 'stick' together. If this happens then you most likely will not have a period after the D&amp;C and you may need surgery to separate the cavity. If you are seeing your period then scar is unlikely to affect your fertility.

Question 9

i had an medical abortion 2 weeks ago and i'm gettin pains in my vagina and gettin brown discharge what is this and can it make me infertile?

Accepted Answer

Post Procedure D/C: A brown discharge and some pain right after an instrument procedure is not uncommon, and is the body's way of cleaning out the debrided tissues. Normally, these should subside in a week or so. If the symptoms continue much longer, it would be prudent to consult your gynecologist. Make an appointment sooner if you develop a fever or the discharge becomes heavier.

Question 10

i dd abortion can dis make me infertile?

Accepted Answer

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

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Does medical abortion cause infertility? i am trying to get pregnant after an abortion 5 months ago and no results. i have really irregular periods

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Does abortion causes infertility?

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Will an uncomplicated abortion cause future infertility?

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

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Can a treated infection after abortion cause infertility?

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Can a surgical abortion and having a coil fitted immediately after cause infertility?

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Will two d&c cause me to have scar tissue leading to becoming infertile ? i made poor chocises where i had two abortions after my son i'm so worried!

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I had an medical abortion 2 weeks ago and i'm gettin pains in my vagina and gettin brown discharge what is this and can it make me infertile?

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I dd abortion can dis make me infertile?

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