Abortion and infertility

Infertility is associated with abortion,[1][2] for several reasons:

* retention of fetal tissue, whereby the abortion is incomplete and tissue is left in the uterus. The tissue can then cause infections that damage reproductive ability, resulting in future infertility.

* the scarring of inside the uterus or the top of the cervix. Abortions that dilate the cervix can damage it, and interfere with its ability to have a successful future pregnancy. Premature birth in future-born children, which can result in increased child mortality, is correlated with abortion.

* the spread of a sexually transmitted disease through the instruments used in the abortion. One study concluded that abortion decreased fertility in women who had an existing or prior Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.[3]

* delaying childbirth due to abortion results in a natural increase in infertility

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.life.org.nz/abortion/abortionkeyissues/futurefertility
2. ↑ https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/infertility-and-abortion-proof-the-world-isnt-fair1
3. ↑ Acta/Obstetrics and Gyn. Scandinavia 1979; 58:539-42.

## See also[edit]

* The Life Information Charitable Trust