Contraceptive Advice

It is possible to become pregnant again very soon after an abortion, even before you get your next period, if you have unprotected intercourse. You should be offered contraceptive advice before the operation. You may feel pressured into making decisions about using one particular method over another. It should be your choice. It might be a good idea to wait until you are completely recovered physically and no longer under the stress of an unwanted pregnancy before making a permanent decision about birth control. If you have already planned to use the pill, you can start taking it the day after the abortion.