Expert: Sound Advice - 12/5/2006

Question
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have above question.How many abortions one can safely do with abortion pills?Because my wife already did 2 abortion with Mifepristone and misoprostol without any complecations.
She is of 23.5years now having a daughter of 18 month old.Does multiple abortion with pills affect future pregnancy?
thanking you in advance.

Answer
Nusata,

You've asked a question that is actually very widely debated.  Many prochoice advocates state abortion has no effect on future pregnancies, many prolife advocates state that it does.  In my honest opinion, I think it could, but does not always affect future pregnancies.  There really isn't a limit to the amount of abortions you can have, however, the more times you have the procedure, which is surgery, the more chance something could go wrong (even with a pill).  You are forcing your body into doing something it's not supposed to be doing.  Let's say you throw up five times in a year, this probably won't harm you, but if you do it every day, you could damage your stomch, throat, even heart.

In short, to plan out the pregnancy, I would certainly consult a doctor and get his or her opinion.  It's important to be honest with them as they are there to help.  And of course if there is any more information I can give, please don't hesitate to ask.