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How Long Should I Wait To Conceive Post Surgical Abortion?

I just had a surgical abortion about a week ago and I so regret it. It made me realise that I am ready to be a mother. I have never felt this down in my life. And I decide that u want to have a child and I was wondering if it is safe to get pregnant right after abortion. And if I have to wait how long should I wait?
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Hello,

Normally your menstruation should return 6 weeks after the abortion. Sex is not recommended within 2 weeks of abortion to prevent any infection or undue anxiety or stress. Many women do conceive within first 3 months.

World Health Organization guidelines recommend a gap of six(6) months after an abortion to the next conception(pregnancy). This is to reduce any type of maternal & fetal risks.

Yes, you should give your body ample time to recover. Maintain healthy lifestyle, eat food rich in minerals, protein, calcium. Take veggies, berries & vitamin supplements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How Long Should I Wait To Conceive Post Surgical Abortion?

Hello, Normally your menstruation should return 6 weeks after the abortion. Sex is not recommended within 2 weeks of abortion to prevent any infection or undue anxiety or stress. Many women do conceive within first 3 months. World Health Organization guidelines recommend a gap of six(6) months after an abortion to the next conception(pregnancy). This is to reduce any type of maternal & fetal risks. Yes, you should give your body ample time to recover. Maintain healthy lifestyle, eat food rich in minerals, protein, calcium. Take veggies, berries & vitamin supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician