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What could lead to infection when you have intercourse before an abortion?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Unusual?: It's not common for intercourse before an abortion to cause infection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/8/2013

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