Patient's question:
I had an abortion in November 2007 because I didn't want a child at that time. By June 2009, we planned to get pregnant successfully, but in July, due to bleeding after intercourse and unsuccessful attempts to carry the pregnancy, the baby lost its heartbeat after a week, and I had to have another abortion. Now, I really want a child. Every time, I calculate the ovulation period to have intercourse, but it keeps failing. I started to wonder if I am infertile because of the abortion. Whenever I see pregnant women with big bellies, I feel very envious, and I'm also afraid of my period coming, as it always signals pregnancy failure. Even my husband is frustrated and sad. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Surgical abortion uses negative pressure aspiration to remove fetal tissue, terminating the pregnancy. Although it is a common procedure, it may cause complications or sequelae in the short and long term. Some women may experience menstrual abnormalities or even amenorrhea after surgical abortion, as well as intrauterine adhesions caused by postoperative inflammation, which can lead to infertility.Advice: I understand your feelings. Infertility caused by surgical abortion ranks third among all secondary infertility cases (referring to individuals who have been pregnant before and have not conceived for 2 years without contraception). To confirm whether infertility is due to surgical abortion, it is not possible to diagnose it with just one or two tests. A comprehensive evaluation is necessary. I recommend that you visit a regular hospital (a provincial-level hospital) for a thorough examination. Wishing you the best of luck in getting pregnant with a lovely baby soon.