One of the most common fears among women considering an abortion is:
“Will this affect my ability to have children in the future?”
The answer depends on how and where the abortion is done.
Safe Abortion and Fertility
When an abortion is carried out safely — by trained medical providers, using recommended methods such as medical abortion (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) or manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) — it does not affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant in the future.
- The uterus heals completely after a safe procedure.
- The ovaries continue working normally, releasing eggs each cycle.
- Women can become pregnant again within 2–3 weeks if contraception is not used.
Medical studies confirm that safe abortion has no long-term impact on fertility.
Unsafe Abortion and Fertility Risks
The real danger comes from unsafe abortions, often done with harmful substances, unsterile tools, or by unqualified providers. These can cause:
- Severe infections (sepsis): Damage to the uterus and fallopian tubes, leading to infertility.
- Uterine perforation: Tears or holes in the womb that cause internal scarring.
- Asherman’s Syndrome: Scar tissue inside the uterus preventing implantation of a pregnancy.
- Blocked fallopian tubes: Making it difficult for sperm and egg to meet.
- Chronic pelvic pain or ectopic pregnancy risk due to internal damage.
⚠️ Unsafe abortion is a leading cause of infertility and even death in many countries, including Kenya.
Other Common Causes of Infertility
Infertility is not only related to abortion. Other causes include:
- Untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Endometriosis: Tissue similar to the womb lining growing outside the uterus.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Causing irregular ovulation.
- Blocked fallopian tubes: From infections or past surgeries.
- Hormonal imbalances: Affecting ovulation cycles.
- Male infertility factors: Low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal sperm.
Key Takeaway
- Safe abortion does not cause infertility.
- Unsafe abortion can permanently damage reproductive health.
- Many cases of infertility are due to other medical conditions unrelated to abortion.
Women for Women Kenya — We Are Here for You
We provide safe, confidential, and non-judgmental reproductive health services, including: pregnancy testing, safe abortion care, post-abortion care, counseling, STI testing and treatment, fertility counseling, and teleconsultations.
Contact:
📞 Call/Text: 0700 811 528
🌐 Website: www.womenforwomenkenya.com
📧 Email: kenyawomenforwomen@gmail.com
Your fertility is your future. Don’t risk it with unsafe care.
