What are the potential harms to the body from an abortion?

Patient's question:

I once made three abortions because I was young and foolish. Now I've been married for two years and haven't been able to get pregnant. Is this related to the number of abortions? What are the harms of having an abortion? What kind of help do you need: Does having too many abortions lead to infertility?

Doctor's answer:

The hazards of induced abortion are significant, and attention should be paid to postoperative recovery. The main hazards include:
1. Complications of induced abortion: During a painless induced abortion, bacteria from the vagina or cervix may enter the uterus, leading to intrauterine infection. During the procedure, due to a lack of experience or operational errors by the doctor, there may be risks of severe bleeding or uterine perforation, which could even threaten life safety. If the abortion is not performed cleanly, it may also lead to complications such as vaginal bleeding.
2. Infection: During a painless induced abortion, if medical instruments are not properly sterilized or if the standard of the operating room is inadequate, it may result in infection for the woman during the surgery.

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