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Can Multiple Abortions Cause Infertility In Future?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017
Question: HI. My wife is pregnant 3rd time in 6 month. First 2 times when she was pregnant for 4 weeks, she took abortion pills. One pill was taken in august last year when she was pregnant first time. Second time she was pregnant in November with 4 weeks, she took the abortion pill. Now again in February she is pregnant.
We are confused whether to take pill again or not. Will it be safe and not effect future delivery.
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Repeated induced abortions are not advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.

Induction of an abortion repeatedly is not advisable unless there is some strong medical ground. Even in such case, contraception is advised to avoid pregnancy in the first place.

This is because after repeated abortions, the uterus becomes irritable and has an increased tendency to abort spontaneously in future pregnancies.

So, I would ask you to decide carefully after considering the possibilities and after consulting a specialist in person. If you strongly wish to abort this pregnancy, please go ahead under medical surveillance and plan regular contraception to avoid any more pregnancies until you wish them. Please do not self-medicate.

Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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Can Multiple Abortions Cause Infertility In Future?

Brief Answer: Repeated induced abortions are not advisable. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Induction of an abortion repeatedly is not advisable unless there is some strong medical ground. Even in such case, contraception is advised to avoid pregnancy in the first place. This is because after repeated abortions, the uterus becomes irritable and has an increased tendency to abort spontaneously in future pregnancies. So, I would ask you to decide carefully after considering the possibilities and after consulting a specialist in person. If you strongly wish to abort this pregnancy, please go ahead under medical surveillance and plan regular contraception to avoid any more pregnancies until you wish them. Please do not self-medicate. Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.