When to get pregnant after curettage

The time you have to wait to get pregnant after a curettage varies according to its type. There are 2 types of curettage: abortion and semiotic, which have different recovery times. Semiotic curettage is done to remove polyps or collect a tissue sample from the uterus for diagnostic examination, and abortion curettage is done to clean the uterus of embryonic debris.

In semiotic curettage, the recommended waiting time to get pregnant is 1 month, while in abortion curettage, this waiting time to try a new pregnancy should be 3 to 6 menstrual cycles, which is the period in which the uterus takes to recover completely. See more details about each type of curettage.

Before this period, the tissue lining the uterus should not be completely healed, increasing the risk of bleeding and a new miscarriage. Therefore, during the waiting time, the couple must use some contraceptive method, as ovulation will occur normally in the woman, who may be at risk of becoming pregnant.

Is it easier to get pregnant after curettage?

The chances of pregnancy after a curettage are the same as for any other woman of the same age. This is because ovulation can happen right after undergoing a curettage, and therefore it is not uncommon for a woman to become pregnant right after this procedure, even before her period begins.

However, as the uterine tissues are not yet completely healed, you should avoid getting pregnant immediately after curettage, as there is a greater risk of infection and a new miscarriage. Therefore, it is not recommended to have unprotected sexual intercourse immediately after curettage, and you should wait for the uterus to heal before trying to get pregnant.

How to reduce the risk of miscarriage

To reduce the risk of miscarrying spontaneously, the woman’s uterus must be completely healthy, and it is important to consult a gynecologist so that she can be advised on the best time to try to get pregnant again. However, even if the tissue is completely healed, it is important that the woman takes some precautions to have a healthy pregnancy with fewer risks, such as:

• Take tests to assess uterine health before you start trying to get pregnant;
• Have sex at least 3 times a week, but mainly during the fertile period. Know how to calculate your most fertile period of the month;
• Take folic acid to help with the formation of the baby’s nervous system;
• Avoid risky behaviorssuch as not consuming illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and avoiding smoking.

Women who have had more than 2 miscarriages can take a special vaccine designed to prevent recurrent miscarriages as per their doctor’s advice. Check out the main causes of miscarriage and how to treat it.