An abortion terminates an existing pregnancy but usually does not affect your normal menstrual cycle or the potential for future pregnancies. After an abortion, your body begins your regular menstrual cycle over again.
Ovulation (when you are most likely to get pregnant) is difficult to predict, but once your periods begin after your abortion, you can get pregnant again.
What Is Ovulation?
The Mayo Clinic explains ovulation as the process in which an ovary releases an egg. The egg travels down the fallopian tubes toward the uterus. If sperm is in your body, you may become pregnant. When you become pregnant, your menstrual cycle ends to help the pregnancy implant and grow.
Without sperm, your body runs through its normal cycle, and your period begins approximately 14 days later.
When Can I Get Pregnant Again?
According to experts, your normal menstrual cycle should return within four to six weeks after a medical abortion. If you have a regular cycle (every 28 days), you can expect to ovulate around the 14th day, making it possible to get pregnant again.
If your periods are irregular, knowing when your menstrual cycle will start again will be more challenging.
What Happens in an Abortion?
When you have an abortion, either with abortion drugs or surgery, the process removes the pregnancy and all tissue in your uterus. All abortions involve bleeding and cramping as your body expels everything through the vagina.
Although every woman reacts differently to an abortion, you can expect to bleed anywhere from several days to a few weeks. Your menstrual cycle will eventually begin again.
Get a Complimentary Pregnancy Evaluation
The medical professionals at Avenues Clinic offer a no-cost, confidential pregnancy evaluation.. The evaluation includes the following:
- An evaluation to discuss your pregnancy symptoms.
- A complimentary pregnancy test administered by medical professionals.
- A limited, complimentary ultrasound scan performed by a certified nurse. We offer ultrasounds when medically indicated to determine if the pregnancy is viable (developing) or if you may be having a miscarriage.
- Discuss your situation and all your options.
Knowing about various abortion procedures, side effects, and potential physical and emotional risks is vital. You should know what to expect. Although we do not perform or refer for abortions, we can give you factual information so you are completely prepared if you choose this option.
Conveniently schedule an appointment online or call (502) 695-0500. We’re here to give you the information you need to make an empowered, confident decision.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.