How long after a woman has an abortion can she get pregnant?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Generally speaking, it is best to wait for at least one year before getting pregnant after an induced abortion. In special cases, waiting for at least six months is recommended. 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 needed after the operation. If pregnancy occurs too soon, the endometrium has not fully recovered, making it difficult to maintain the implantation and development of the fertilized egg, which can easily lead to another miscarriage.