| furtal82 wrote: |
| I have recently just had an abortion march 11 and am again 6/61/2 wks pregnant again. Am i putting my self at high risk to opt for another termination? |
You are putting yourself at a slightly higher risk, however there is risk involved with any medical procedure, including childbirth (it is a natural thing, but medical in the scientific sense). Having abortions this close together does NOT increase the chances of a weakened cervix, unless you had a D&C or surgical abortion, where they had to insert things into your cervix. If you had the medical abortion (pill), there is no risk to your cervix, however repeated abortions (used as birth control), regardless if they were surgical or medical could damage your reproductive tract and there is a slight risk of infertility. Childbirth carries similar risks. The best person to talk to would be your doctor, who can inform you of the risks associated with close abortions. That way you are able to make an informed decision based upon your own personal risks/benefits.
While you are at your doctor appointment, please bring up the subject of birth control. If you are already on a birth control, it might be best to try a new one, especially if it has failed on you twice. Condoms should be used along with birth control, as they protect you further against pregnancy and have the added benefit of protecting you from STI/STDs, something birth control cannot do. Please ask your doctor how to properly use the birth control that you are prescribed, such as taking it regularly, how some medications (antibiotics, for example)can interfere with its effectiveness, and how it may change your body (lighter periods, weight gain, clearer skin, etc). Best of luck and remember, it is your decision to make, but make an informed decision.
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