Can doctors find out about a previous abortion?
Dr Anuj Sharma
Faculty member, Department of Family Medicine,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
USA
Faculty member, Department of Family Medicine,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
USA
Q: If a woman undergoes abortion and takes proper post-abortion care. Her periods also start back as normal. Can any medical practitioner find out about the pregnancy and abortion?
A:The cervix changes somewhat after an abortion. The hymen is also not in-tact after intercourse and abortion. So yes, a physician can find out if he/she does a pelvic exam. Physicians also have an ethical duty to not divulge information to others without your permission.