Question 1

can you still get pregnant after having an abortion?

Accepted Answer

You mean EVER?: Yes, you generally can get pregnant after having had an abortion. If you had certain medical complications, i.e., infection, you could have problems that would make getting pregnant more difficult - but it's not likely. Most women have healthy pregnancies later in their lives - when they are really to welcome a baby. If you mean, right after an abotion, yes it can happen, so take precautions.

Question 2

can you get pregnant 1 week after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: but maybe 2 weeks after

Question 3

can you get pregnant 4 days after an abortion or is it impossible?

Accepted Answer

The latter: That would be impossible. A woman cannot get pregnant 4 days after ending an existing pregnancy.

Question 4

is it easier to get pregnant after an abortion ?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: An abortion itself does not increase the chance of pregnancy. Since pregnancy only occurs in those able to get pregnanct, abortion, like miscarriage, selects out the fertile segment of the population. In this way the apparent pregnancy rate is increased compared to the population at large. Among the  risks of elective termination is infection or scarring, both of which can cause infertility.

Question 5

is it harder to get pregnant after an abortion with no complications?

Accepted Answer

No: A medical or surgical abortion is a common, legal, and medically safe procedure.  It does not cause infertility, breast cancer, psychiatric problems, or other medical problems.  If you're having difficulty getting pregnant, you should see your doctor.  There are many possible causes.

Question 6

can you tell me how high are the odds of not being able to get pregnant after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Women who have abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy have slightly more issues with scarring and Asherman's syndrome because of the need for more aggresive scraping of the lining.  In general though the issue about conception after abortion has to do more with the number of abortions.  If you just had one, you likely don't have any decrease in pregnancy rates.

Question 7

when is it safe to get pregnant  after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Typically 8 weeks: I recommend 1-2 cycles following an abortion to try for pregnancy again.  Make sure to take a prenatal or equivalent vitamin if you are trying for pregnancy, and avoid environmental contaminants, alcohol, etc.

Question 8

is it hard to get pregnant after an abortion?  does it take longer to pin point ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be: A pregnancy termination normally doesn't change one's ability to conceive unless an infection occurred and damage to the uterine lining happened. Ovulation shouldn't change either.

Question 9

can i get pregnant after an abortion and on depo-provera shot?

Accepted Answer

If u got the depo sh: Shot at the time of the ab that should provide birth control for 3 months.

Question 10

can you get pregnant after a abortion ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If an abortion is performed under safe conditions, the likelihood that it will interfere with your ability to have a healthy pregnancy in the future is extremely small.  There are possible complications, including infection that may lead to scarring of the fallopian tubes. You should make sure that you are well aware of the risks before making any decisions. Discuss these  with your doctor.

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