Expert: Pat G - 3/14/2010

Question
I was just curious is it possible to still be pregnant after an abortion and before you have a termination do you have to have an ultrasound to see how far you are and to make sure its not an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer
Hello, Angela,

Yes, it is still possible to be pregnant after an abortion. I don't know what the legal requirements are regarding an ultrasound beforehand are in Australia, though generally speaking worldwide, the requirements are pretty lax. But it would sure be a good idea to make sure you don't have an ectopic pregnancy before going for an abortion. If you have an ectopic pregnancy, you'll feel pain. If a woman has an abortion, she may attribute the pain to the abortion. It is well known that abortionists frequently fail to diagnose tubal pregnancy. And having an abortion makes a woman some 400% more likely to experience a tubal pregnancy in the future.

I have a close friend who had an abortion. They failed to diagnose that she had a tubal pregnancy, and it burst, and she almost died during the emergency surgery.

I hope this helps. If you are contemplating an abortion, please don't have one. If you have other questions, feel free to ask. Take care.