If you’re considering abortion and wondering how it might affect your ability to have children in the future, you’re not alone. Many women have similar questions, especially when thinking about long-term health and fertility.
In most cases, you can get pregnant again after an abortion. However, some risks may depend on the type of abortion procedure. Understanding those risks is an essential part of protecting your reproductive health and making a fully informed decision.
At Oasis Women’s Services, we provide clear information and a supportive, confidential space to explore your options. Keep reading to learn more, or contact us to talk to someone today.
How Surgical Abortion May Affect Fertility
Surgical abortion involves opening the cervix (which leads to the uterus) and using suction, scraping tools, or forceps to remove the pregnancy.
According to the Mayo Clinic, research regarding the effects of a surgical abortion is varied. Some suggest that having a surgical abortion may slightly increase your risk of complications in future pregnancies. These could include premature birth, miscarriage, or low birth weight.
Another rare but serious condition is Asherman syndrome, which can develop after a surgical procedure. Asherman syndrome occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus, potentially making it more difficult to become pregnant later on.
How Medical Abortion May Affect Fertility
Another name for a medical abortion is the abortion pill. With this method, you take two drugs to end a pregnancy. The FDA approves the use of these drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The further along you are, the less effective the drugs are.
Although the drugs themselves do not affect your fertility, some of the risks can. One potential risk is an incomplete abortion, which may require a surgical procedure.
How to Protect Your Fertility
Before deciding about your pregnancy, gathering as much information as possible is essential,
starting with an ultrasound. This simple scan confirms key details like how far along you are, whether the pregnancy is inside the uterus, and whether it’s viable (developing).
These details matter because they determine what options are medically appropriate and what risks might apply.
We’re Here for You
If you’re thinking about abortion and want to understand the impact it may have on your fertility or plans for pregnancy, you’re not alone. We’re here to walk alongside you with support, honesty, and care.
We offer no-cost pregnancy testing to confirm if you are pregnant. If your test is positive, we offer limited, no-cost obstetrical ultrasounds to provide the answers you need.
Schedule your free and confidential appointment today to speak with someone who understands.
All abortion information in this blog is based on medically accurate sources at the time of writing.