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Will be there be any problem in future to conceive?

Dr Anuj Sharma
Faculty member, Department of Family Medicine,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
USA

Q: I got married last year. My periods were irregular from the beginning and my last but one cycle came after 1 month 20 days. After that I didn't get periods. I have tested myself at home for pregnancy which was negative. As I was suffering from severe stomach pain on the left side, I consulted the doctor and underwent ultrasonic pelvic test which showed polycystic ovaries. I am taking Ayurvedic medicine for that and the doctor has warned me that because of the medicines I may have conceived. After taking medicines for 10 days I didn't get periods. So I took a pregnancy test which was positive. As we have some personal problems we are not planning a kid now. So I am planning to get an abortion. My Question is will be there be any problem in future in conceiving?

A:People with polycystic ovaries do have irregular periods. So sometimes one can get pregnant without knowing. What kind of contraception were you on when you got pregnant?Generally, abortion done in a medical/sterile environment does not result in infertility. PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome)does cause some problems with getting pregnant. I would urge you to get on some effective contraceptive if you do not want to get pregnant again after the therapeutic abortion. It is not a good idea to use abortion as a contraceptive device. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective contraceptive options available these days.