After talking with a medical professional after abortion and having normal results after a medical exam, you can typically get pregnant as soon as your next ovulation. It is recommended to wait at least one cycle before getting pregnant to heal physically and emotionally after an abortion.
Talk to us today at our clinic about post-abortion recovery and the support we have available. We know that the post-abortion journey is not easy, and we care about your happiness, health, and well-being.
Post-Abortion & Fertility
There are risks to abortion, including fertility issues later. Both medical and surgical abortion can cause complications that can affect your fertility.
The abortion drugs are only FDA-approved if your pregnancy is 10 weeks of gestation or under. If you take the drugs and your pregnancy is later, you’re at a greater risk of experiencing complications, like incomplete abortion, which can lead to a potentially life-threatening infection.
Surgical abortion is associated with uterine perforation (which is when the surgical instruments poke a hole in the uterus) and uterine scarring (which can lead to painful periods or future infertility).
Tracking Fertility After Abortion
Many women can quickly become pregnant once a pregnancy has ended. If you are worried about getting pregnant again after an abortion, be aware of how to monitor your fertility to ensure you don’t get pregnant again before you’re ready.
One way to track your fertility is to track your cycle with an app or journal (noting the length of your cycle and pinpointing your ovulation days). Two other ways are to use ovulation tests and monitor your physical signs, like cervical mucus changes, basal body temperature (BBT), and ovulation pain, which can give clues about ovulation timing.
We’re Here for You
At Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic, we care about your health and future. No matter where you are in your pregnancy journey or post-abortion recovery, talk to us today to find support. Schedule a free appointment to talk to our team about your unique situation.