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Q: Fertilty problems and abortion

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 5th, 2008

I recently had a medical abortion at 7 weeks gestation. About 6 months later i found out i was pregnant again. I am booked for a surgical abortion and will be 9 weeks gestation.

I have had 4 abnormal smear test and am also booked in for a colposcopy soon and my question is will having 2 abortions and then possibly have treament for mild dyslasia cause me any fertilty problems in the future?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 8th, 2008

Medical Abortion Answer A3621

Medical abortions can cause fertility problems such as sterility in the future from possible complications during the procedure such as an infection of the uterus. Such an infection can spread up to the Fallopian tubes and can cause adhesions and tube obstruction. Mild dysplasia is treated with a cone-biopsy. Cone biopsies do also include some risks to fertility but not as high as the risks during a case of medical abortion.

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