Patient's question:
Last month I had an abortion with anesthesia, and I am recovering very quickly and well now. I don't know how long after an abortion it is safe to get pregnant again? Will the surgery affect future fertility?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is advisable to wait at least one year before getting pregnant after an induced abortion, especially if there are special circumstances, as it is necessary to wait for at least a year. This is because all types of induced abortions involve procedures such as aspiration or scraping to remove the embryonic tissue from the uterine cavity. During the surgery, the endometrium may be damaged to varying degrees, and a recovery period is required after the procedure. If pregnancy occurs too soon, the endometrium may not have fully healed, making it difficult to maintain the implantation and development of the fertilized egg, which can easily lead to miscarriage. Additionally, women who have undergone induced abortion are often physically weak and need some time to recover to normal. If pregnancy occurs too early, they may suffer from insufficient physical strength and poor nutrition, leading to poor fetal development or spontaneous abortion.