Myth #3. — Having an abortion in the first 3 months of pregnancy makes it more difficult to get pregnant in the future.

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Fact:  A single first trimester abortion does not have a significant effect on future fertility.

• Paul M & Stewart F (2007) Abortion. In: Hatcher RA et al. Contraceptive Technology, 19th revised edition. Ardent Media, Inc, New York, NY, p664.

• Hogue, CJ  (1986) Impact of abortion on subsequent fecundity. Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 13(1), 95-103