When do you ovulate after a surgical abortion?

Variable: It is recommended that you avoid sexual activities involving vaginal penetration for 2 weeks after a surgical abortion assuming that the abortion was complete & you have been medically cleared by your physician. There can be variation in provider recommendations.Most women experience their next period 4 to 6 weeks after a surgical abortion. If you don’t have a period after 3 months ensure that you

Within 90 days: ovulation should resume. It can occur within a few weeks but within 90 days everything should be working as before. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Within a week: You can ovulate within a week of a surgical abortion. It is important to immediately start contraception after abortion or miscarriage. I hope your abortion provider explained that. Many of us place IUDs right after the procedure b/c they're highly effective methods, safe & easy to place. Please use condoms every time and consider having the most effective methods- an IUD or implant -placed ASAP