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Hi. I had a surgical abortion 9 months ago as I contracted Rubella in week 7 of pregnancy.  It was a difficult decision. We have been ttc for 7 months now, waiting 2 months after the procedure but I am not pregnant.
I am worried because 1) my periods have become much lighter. Is this normal even 9 months post op?  I am worried that there may have been damage to my uterus and this is causing the lighter periods - have you heard of Ashermans'syndrome? I know it is rare but I haven't seen anything on the web saying that lighter periods are common/normal after abortion.

2) Also, I already have a daughter, and conceived her within 1 cycle of ttc, and with the lost pregnancy, also within 2 cycles.  
Am I simply being impatient, or do you think I may have some damage that is causing the lighter periods and preventing conception?

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From what you are describing, I would say no.  You can have lighter periods after a procedure.  The diagnose of Asherman's is difficult to make.  You could have other reasons for not conceiving.  I would just go and have a basic gynecological evaluation.  Please try not to worry.  Even just worrying csn prevent conception.  

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