Do Previous Abortions Have Any Effect On Upcoming Pregnancy?

Posted on Sun, 30 Aug 2015

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Question : Hello I am XXXX.
i have a question. my have a gf and her past was very bad . in her past she had a abortion so does it effect on our future baby..
and do she need any precaution or daily practice which help her for better pregnancy in future.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir, thanks for truare magic.
Previous abortions usually have no effect on upcoming pregnancy unless there was some complication so stay relaxed from that aspect.

Take a note of the following points for conception and health of the mother and baby -
- take ample amount of water
- ask her to take good amount of milk and green leafy vegetables
- almonds and walnuts are very good and should be taken on daily basis
- avoid any kind of stress
- Ask her to take folic acid tablet daily.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (16 hours later)

Hello Dr XXXXXXX

Thank you for your prompt reply doctor. Actually i am accepting her becoz she told me the truth and that was bad time through she went.

I have one more query that the abortion had in XXXXXXX 2013. and before and after abortion (During Nov-2012 to Dec-13) she took 30-35 tablets if I Pill. so i had a doubt is it affect on our future like do we face any problem for future pregnancy. and there is any side effect which cause serious problem in future.
Doctor as per your experiences, do you thing she required some testing for her health and to avoid problem in future.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards, XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No long term side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I understand your anxiety related to the issue.
I really appreciate your broad minded attitude and respect for truth.
The good part is it won't affect her future chances of conception.
Ipill intake and that too in this high frequency can affect her menstrual cycle for a couple of months and even erratic ovulation but in case she avoids taking these tablets in future now then nothing to worry in the long run and definitely no side effect in future chances of conception.
In case you want some gap for pregnancy then best will be to ask her to take oral contraceptive pills for 3-6 cycles which will regularize her menstrual profile and good chances of conception after leaving the pills.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Hello Doctor,

Doctor she is very well now and she dont face health issue. and she didint take any i pill tablet from last one and half year. her periods cycle is very regular. her cycle date is 13th of every month and periods always come in between 10-15.
Only during periods she face littel bit Back pain and abdominal pain and i think which is very normal in days of periods. Now a days she didnt face any health issue.
Doctor i want once suggestion that do we need to consult with Gynecologist for the whole matter or do she need any check or any testing please lets us know.
Doctor we are planning of Wedding after 2 year and after 1 year we are planning for baby.

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to go to a gynecologist

Detailed Answer:
Good to know all about her regular cycle and the fact that she hasn't had ipill since so long.
No need for any examination or a visit to the gynecologist at all.
Just relax and enjoy your truthful relationship as it indeed is a precious one.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar