How long after having a medication abortion can a woman become pregnant?

Medication abortion has not been shown to have any long term effects on a woman's health or fertility. Most women will ovulate within the first two or three weeks after the abortion and will therefore have a normal menstrual period a week or two later. Thus, a woman can become pregnant within weeks of having a medication abortion. Immediate use of an effective family planning method is highly recommended.



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