Wow.... 2 abortions in less that six months...

Thats just irresponsible.

This woman does not deserve to be a mother, ever. Nor does she deserve to be sexually active. Instead of finding out if she can have another abortion, you should be educating her about birth control, self restraint, and self discipline. It is unacceptable getting pregnant twice in such short a time frame and expecting to just abort the fetus and everything will be well. I am definitely pro-choice when abortion is used responsibly, but this is purely using it as birth control, and that is not morally or ethically right.

Wagie:

I am not certain of what types of terminations you are talking about--I assume surgical where the uterus is scraped & cleaned out (D&C) v. oral medications taken to terminate. There are ALWAYS risks to her, her health and there are always concerns regarding fertility. Open the cervix against it's will to perform? And one may have issues later in life--potential for a incompetent cervix. Infection is always a risk & fertility--there is no magical answer here this is risky behavior.

These are matters she should be talking to her doctor about; seriously there is something lacking here. INFORMATION & EDUCATION. The first was bad enough; many never repeat such errors. What drove it to occur again & so fast? She obviously is not caring for herself at all.

If she is a friend; get her some help and education on the topic. Honestly, the only repeat "Offenders" I have seen are those who have rape issues at home. Maybe you need to have a long talk with your friend.

Each of the three common approaches to abortion (mechanical, chemical, RU-486) has its own side-effects and risks. The chances of having problems are the same each time. That is, the risks the second time (or the fourth) are identical to the risks the first. No cumulative effects but each time you are facing similar risks and the cances of problems are additive.

It is not unusual in some cultures (Japan; Russia) where the pill is not generally used and other contraception is not as obtainable for abortion to become rather common. In the days of the old Soviet Union the economy planners included no contraceptives because they wanted to increase the population. It is not uncommon to find women there who have had multiple abortions.

Do I recommend an abortion every year or so? Emphatically, no. But I have patients who have had three or more. They get all the literature and instruction from NHS each time but are simply irresponsible.

So, my short answer is that there are no great compounding consequences, physically.

http://www.naral.org/issues/abortion/

Wagie...am I missing something here?

[QUOTE]Always good to see that the guardian angels of Morality are as prompt on their keyboards as they are with their judgemental edicts. I don't feel quite as comfortable judging her for this ... or anything else for that matter.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like some unwarranted sarcasm.

[quote=Wagie;209236]All,

Always good to see that the guardian angels of Morality are as prompt on their keyboards as they are with their judgemental edicts. I don't feel quite as comfortable judging her for this ... or anything else for that matter.

Sera, Brandye and Browser, thanks for the info and advice. I agree that she as much as her partner need a good (non-judgemental!!!) shake-down and dose of common sense/responsibility.

My only hope for her at this stage is that she works her way out of this fit in both body and mind.[/quote]All you can do is listen and advise her to obviously use caution. The risks are present and unfortunately the consequences of her actions/choices last a life time.

Hopefully she may listen to you...

[QUOTE=Wagie;209236]All,

Always good to see that the guardian angels of Morality are as prompt on their keyboards as they are with their judgemental edicts. I don't feel quite as comfortable judging her for this ... or anything else for that matter.

Sera, Brandye and Browser, thanks for the info and advice. I agree that she as much as her partner need a good (non-judgemental!!!) shake-down and dose of common sense/responsibility.

My only hope for her at this stage is that she works her way out of this fit in both body and mind.[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry but she had it coming, she should have already been advised gently and non-judgmental the first time around. There is no excuse getting pregnant and wanting an abortion in that short of time, besides arrogance and stupidity.

Luckily I have never had to go through this, but from what I have heard about it or having to take the morning after pill... once a woman does it... she is not in any hurry to have to do it again!!!

After the first time I would be on the pill, using condoms, spermicide, female condom, LOL anything I could get my hands on for protection!

i think abortions period are stupid. Unless a woman gets raped or gets forced into sex against her will, she could terminate the pregnancy
(i wouldn't be able to tell my child that i dont know who his/her daddy was because I was raped and conceived.)
But thats just me...

[quote=Sweetness12;209745]i think abortions period are stupid. Unless a woman gets raped or gets forced into sex against her will, she could terminate the pregnancy
(i wouldn't be able to tell my child that i dont know who his/her daddy was because I was raped and conceived.)
But thats just me...[/quote]Much depends on situations which surround such choices. Each woman has to do what is best for her or in the best interest of a potential child. Not everyone makes a good parent and people are human & make mistakes. I try not to place judgement on anyone for their choice since they live with it for a lifetime.