Q20. Will I be able to have a baby some point in the future even though I have had an abortion?

A20. This is something which worries many women who have undergone an abortion. They fear that terminating their pregnancy may prevent them from becoming pregnant again in the future and ruin their chances of having a family.

There is no evidence to show that an abortion leads to infertility. There is a slight risk if you have experienced complications after an abortion or have undergone more than one abortion. But if you do decide to have children in the future then you will find that you are able to do so.

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Abortion FAQs

1. My pregnancy is unplanned, should I consider an abortion?
2. Does abortion hurt?
3. Why is abortion such a controversial issue?
4. I am thinking about having an abortion; what do I need to consider?
5. Is there more than one type of abortion?
6. I am under 16; do I have to get my parents permission to have an abortion?
7. How much does an abortion cost?
8. What reasons do women give for having an abortion?
9. Should I have my abortion on the NHS or at a private clinic?
10. Does counselling help?

12. How do I arrange an abortion on the NHS?
13. How do I arrange an abortion at a private clinic?
14. What is a ‘late term abortion?’
15. How safe is an abortion?
16. Will having an abortion make me infertile?
17. What happens at the initial consultation?
18. What are the risks of an abortion?
19. What can I expect after my abortion?
20. What is the aftercare?
21. Will I be able to have a baby some point in the future even though I have had an abortion?

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