Will I Be Able to Have Children after a Medical Abortion?
Yes, it is generally possible to get pregnant again after a medical abortion. A subsequent pregnancy after taking the abortion pill can even happen before starting one's next period – if ovulation takes place shortly after the abortion and fertilization occurs. However, conception may also take longer since the abortion pill can create a hormonal imbalance and disrupt one's menstrual cycle.
Serious complications, such as infertility, are generally rare after medical abortions that are supervised by a medical doctor.
The question of whether abortion affects future pregnancies still requires further scientific evaluation. According to a Scottish study1, the risk of preterm delivery in subsequent pregnancies after an abortion may be increased. However, this risk was significantly higher in surgical abortions compared to medical abortions.
According to a Finnish study2, incomplete medical abortions often necessitate a D&C. If the uterine tissue is damaged during this procedure, adhesions and scarring can occur, increasing the risk of a future miscarriage. Read more about the possible risks of medical abortion here.
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