A single abortion is unlikely to affect future pregnancies.
Abortion can be performed through medication or surgery. Medication abortion involves taking drugs like mifepristone, misoprostol, or methotrexate in early pregnancy to induce miscarriage. It generally does not cause infertility or increase the risk of future pregnancy complications.
Surgical abortion typically involves using a vacuum aspiration or curettage to remove the fetus from the uterus. This procedure is generally safe, but in rare cases, it may cause cervical incompetence or scarring inside the uterus. If such damage occurs, corrective surgery may be needed before the next pregnancy.