Patient's question:
I had a medication abortion three years ago and have not taken any contraceptive measures since then. I haven't been pregnant at all. Am I suffering from infertility? I'm very scared. I don't want a baby now. Should I go to the hospital for a check-up and treatment now, or should I go when I want a baby in the future?Doctor's answer:
Hello: The harm caused to the body by medication abortion is no less than that caused by surgical abortion. It achieves the purpose of forcing the endometrium to shed forcibly by affecting the endocrine system. While damaging the endometrium, it also carries the risk of disrupting the endocrine balance, which can lead to early miscarriage, fetal malformation, fetal death, or even amenorrhea. It has been proven that many pathogens, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum, can cause cervical canal in women, leading to ascending infections such as tubitis, endometritis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. These infections in women are often asymptomatic, but the lesions progress gradually and remain hidden, ultimately resulting in infertility or ectopic pregnancy. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a detailed examination to clarify the specific impact it has had on you, to receive early treatment, and to avoid reducing the effectiveness of future treatments. Wishing you health!