The abortion is a harsh procedure, not only because it is controversial, but also because the risks it involves on the health of a woman.
It is true that every woman is entitled to choose when to become a mother, but it is always best to be safe rather than going through such a procedure.
After an abortion, your body won’t just have to recover physically, since it is an invasive procedure, but hormonally as well, as a major process of pregnancy is stopped.
Pregnancy involves the release of various hormones and substances in the body of a woman to help her body adjust to the new task.
Because of all these, there is always a risk connected to an abortion. This is why there is only a limited number of abortions a woman can endure during her lifetime.
What is an abortion and when can it be done?
First of all, you should know that an abortion is the termination of a pregnancy. The more advanced the pregnancy is, the higher the risks.
If you do end up facing an unwanted pregnancy, you need to address it in a timely manner in case you decide you do not wish to be a mother just yet.
Never exceed the first trimester of pregnancy for this procedure, which means you must do it in the first three months of pregnancy if you want to stay on the safe side as much as possible.
The safe side means to still be able to have children when you finally decide it is time.
As mentioned before, the earlier you are in the pregnancy, the better it is to act toward getting an abortion if that is your decision.
In the early stages, the procedure is less painful, has lower risks, and it will cost you less. Of course, there are women you will opt for an abortion in the second trimester, which means the pregnancy is between four and six months.
However, the risks in this case are significantly higher, with the health and well-being of a woman being put in a greater danger.
Doctors will also not recommend terminating a pregnancy in the third trimester, meaning past six months of pregnancy, unless your life is being put in danger.
With all these things said, many states are concerned about the legalities associated with abortion. In some countries around the world, abortion remains illegal.
These include Egypt, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Malta, and many others. On the other hand, there are also countries where abortion is legal. One of them is the United States.
Generally, abortion has been legal across all states. But each state provides its own set of guidelines to follow for women who plan to undergo an abortion. For example, abortion is currently legal in Florida.
However, the state has imposed some restrictions to protect women’s lives. It means that Florida abortion is only allowed after the first trimester if the mother’s life is in danger or if the pregnancy results from incest or rape.
Also, before one can ask for an abortion, they’re required to take several steps, such as a 24-hour waiting period and mandatory counseling. Thankfully, there are many reliable resource websites online where they can obtain information about abortion and what to do to ensure a safe procedure.
How many abortions can be made without facing risks?
When it comes to an abortion, there is always a risk involved, even if it is just a slight one. But how many abortions can a woman have?
It is hard to give out a number because this depends on the organism of each woman, her medical history, health problems, and many variables.
There are women who have faced two or three abortions and still enjoyed a good health afterward. But there are also women who suffered from complications after their first abortion. [1]
So, we can say it is more a Russian roulette because no one can know how your body will take the procedure.
If you don’t want to let your health in the hands of destiny, it is best to keep the number of abortions at a minimum. It is highly recommended to use the various contraception methods available if you went through two abortions, as it is never good to push your luck and to subject yourself to further risks.
When you have decided that an abortion is the best solution in your case, you have two options.
You can opt to end your pregnancy surgically or through medication. However, the choice of how to do an abortion is not entirely yours all the time because it depends on how advanced your pregnancy is.
Abortion done through medication is usually done in the first nine weeks or less of the pregnancy. If you are past the nine weeks of pregnancy, surgical abortion will remain your only option.
What happens after an abortion?
If everything goes well during an abortion, the patient can go back to normal daily activities within a day or two. Still, it is recommended not to unroll any physical effort for a week after the procedure.
The doctor will also recommend the avoidance of any sexual intercourse for a period as well. Once the sexual intercourse is resumed, it is advisable to use a condom, to avoid vaginal infections, since the area will be sensitive for a while.
Most women would like to know if they will be able to have children after an abortion. If there aren’t any complications and a woman is in good health, she can have children later on in life, when she decides.
But all women should be highly aware that it is possible to become pregnant again in days after getting the abortion. This is why a safety method is necessary.
If you went through an abortion, or wish to avoid one, there are plenty contraception methods to choose from, as they are safer for your health.
Conclusion
Indeed, abortion remains a controversial topic in society these days. Although many states have legalized other abortion procedures along with some restrictions, many women are still concerned about the effects of abortion on their overall health.
Because of this, it’s best to familiarize yourself with all the information about abortion, including the number of procedures you can have before you’re at risk.
Fortunately, by keeping the information mentioned above, you’ll equip yourself with the knowledge to help you make a good decision about your pregnancy and health.
References:
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1. https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e5907
2. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-know
3. https://www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/how-common-are-repeat-abortions/
4. https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2007/05/repeat-abortion-repeat-unintended-pregnancy-repeated-and-misguided-government-policies
am 23 and did four abortions
now am pregnant and not ready to be a mum
am I safe using mifipristone
Hi Inna, yes it’s safe. However, it’s recommended that you find a reliable way to prevent pregnancy in the future such as contraception for you or for your partner.
Hi am preg on august i saw my period but now nothing going on so will i go for abortion while i did it on April this year it will be my second
Hi Lutendo, If you are asking if it is safe to do another abortion, then yes it is safe. It will not keep you from the ability of getting pregnant again when you want to. However, if you aren’t trying to get pregnant I would recommend using form of birth control for either you or your partner.
hi have done two abortion and am pregnant of 2weeks now… and I don’t want to keep it… pls will I b at risk to go this
Hi Amaka, no you shouldn’t be at risk honestly. Even if you are getting a surgical abortion it still won’t affect your fertility (unless of course there is an issue with scar tissue but that’s a small risk). However if you are not trying to start your family I would recommend some sort of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
I had my last period on 27th/31st July. I had unprotected sex on Aug 7th. I discovered I was preg on 26th of August so I took abortion pill on Aug 27th,I felt cramped and bleed for just that day alone but after then I have been feeling all sort of pregnancy symptoms like vomiting in morning,loss of appetite, salivating etc. Does that mean am still pregnant? Or the abortion is incomplete? Quick response pls. Thanks
Hi Adedeji, it takes a few weeks for the hormones to be out of your body from pregnancy, even if you did go through and abortion. I would give it some time and if within a week or so you are still experiencing them, contact your doctor.
hi I have been using only misropostol to abort about 4 pregnancies now… now I think am pregnant again..and this time am really scared of loosing my life because after those other aborting I had shortage of blood..so now am scared of using the drug now again cos am not ready for a baby…
Hi Jane, I would recommend talking to your doctor about surgical abortion in your case and then I would consider a form of regular birth control in order to prevent pregnancy so that you don’t have to go through an abortion and you get pregnant when you are ready for a baby. Those two things would be your best course of action considering your previous complications with medical abortions. Good luck.
Can I take oxytocin injection to induce abortion after failed doses of misoprostol? I’m just 5weeks gone and it’s my 6th
Hi Mary, I would discuss this with your doctor. Generally you would get a surgical abortion.
Hi there,
I had an abortion a couple of weeks ago I was about 2 months prego when I found out I had the abortion by pill I went home fell asleep and woke up the next morning in a pool of blood and when I went to the toilet there was the embryo in my underwear pants is this normal the doctor never told me so you can only imagine what my throughs were when I saw this it has scared me sadly
Hi Charlotte, that’s completely normal. That’s the embryo passing, which has to happen, in order for the abortion to be complete.
Please I’m having brown discharge after 48hours of repeated doses of misoprostol but no cramps and bleeding. What do I do please
Hi Franca, you should have some bleeding. If you weren’t that far along it could be significantly less than what you might expect, but I would recommend calling your doctor. Unfortunately, sometimes medical abortion needs to be completed surgically as it might not work for you.
After my abortion my periods are light than usual is it normal to have light period.
Hi Aky, it could be normal for you. Sometimes our cycle changes a bit after pregnancy. Give it a few months to regulate.
Hi ali,,,i am pregnant right now…i am 24 and have had 2 abortions already..this is my third pregnancy and its four weeks i think bcz i am three days late for my periods…i want to keep the baby but my boyfriend claims he is not ready and i doubt if i can do it alone in a third world country…if i do it, will i be able to have kids later?
Hi Mimi, it’s a hard decision. As long as it’s done by a reputable doctor or using the abortion pills, you are safe to have more children.
Am 7 weeks plus pregnant and i have fibroid 3.9cm in my womb and another fibroid outside the womb can i still take the abortion pills…
Hi Joy, Fibroids won’t affect you taking the abortion pill. So yes you can still take them.
I had an abortion last month on the seventh day but I still feel uncomfortable because I still feel the symptoms of pregnancy can I still go for another abortion in case it fails?
Hi Jane, the doctor would have to do a D&C generally if your abortion wasn’t complete. It’s not about it being another abortion, it’s about completing the first one. Call your doctor.
I’m just 20 years old I have done 10 abortions,I did 5 by taking pills and 5 by D C I’m pregnant again I’m so scared. And confused thou I’m not ready for it
Hi Bella, you can still have another abortion. However it could eventually cause scar tissue that could make getting pregnant harder, but not impossible. However instead of putting your body through this multiple times, I would highly recommend utilizing some form of reliable birth control.
I had unprotected sex in the morning and I did an abortion of six weeks pregnancy using pills the same afternoon. I had three big blood clots that night and I was bleeding lightly until it finally stopped the following day. Is that normal?
Hello Bridget, yes that is normal.
Am 18 and am about having my third abortion. Am doing scared because I don’t really know how it will end up. My 1st two abortions were done with pills. Any help please…
Hello Zara, please carefully read the below regarding abortions:
https://womanjunction.com/how-many-abortions-can-you-have-before-you-are-at-risk/
I have had 3 abortions with mifepristone and misopristol ..am pregnant again…not up to two weeks pregnant…can I still use same abortion tablets for this…And scared maybe I don’t be pregnant in the future…the last abortion the bleeding lasted for more than a month…on and off and it finally stopped and my period went back to normal..is it save to proceed with this?
Hello Brown Sugar, please read below to help you with making this decision:
https://womanjunction.com/how-many-abortions-can-you-have-before-you-are-at-risk/