Pregnancy After Abortion: Recovery & Subsequent Pregnancies - Dr. Response

Question
Hi Dr. I had a surgical abortion in 2005 at six weeks.Recovery was 100% . Exactly one year after, I became pregnant again and at six weeks again, I had another surgical abortion.Recovery was not smooth. I was spotting for the next four months (not everyday ) and no menses. On the fifth month, my menses started again and very regular 28 days. I am and was not on any pills. In 2008, I was pregnant again and this time, wanted to keep the pregnancy. Three weeks into the pregnancy, I started spotting on some days. By week four, I went for an ultra sound to see if all was ok. My results came out that all was ok. On week five, I started bleeding,  thicker than the previous spotting, i.e with some clots. I decided to end the pregnancy to avoid more complications.On week six, I had another surgical abortion. In the process, the Dr.said that my womb was large and when the abortion was complete the Dr. also said the remains were too light and fluffy and more like fibre than nornal.I did not blleed much after the abortion. On week six my menses came as usual and spotting continued non stop till my next period and then spotting again then menses. then everything stopped without any medication. I called the clinic where the abortion took place and was told that if I am worried I could consult another Dr.because they can only do something on the wk three of check up. I am 38years old now and I am writing from the Netherlands. I love to have  children and I need advice.Thanks

Answer
Dear Chantal,
From your story, there is no reason to think that you cannot carry a pregnancy to term.  Early abortion is common and safe, so you don't need to be concerned with getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy because of having several early abortions.  

It sounds like you had an early miscarriage, which is very common.  Statistics now show that up to 1/3 of early pregnancies end in miscarriage, and it is completely normal.  This is not related to having prior abortions.  

Go ahead and try again.  No need to wait.  Good luck!
Doctor Joan
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