Watch How Abortion Is Performed

Abortion is most commonly performed to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. However, it can also be done for diagnostic purposes such as taking a sample from the uterus or removing polyps.

One of the most common concerns patients have after an abortion is whether they will be able to get pregnant again. Abortion is not a procedure that prevents future pregnancies. There are many women who have had multiple abortions and later conceived and gave birth naturally. If the abortion is performed by an experienced doctor using sterile, single-use instruments under proper sterile conditions, there will be no problems afterward.

If abortion is performed under sterile conditions by a qualified doctor in the proper manner, it does not cause any issues. There is no specific limit on how many abortions one can have.

The legal limit for elective abortion is up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. However, if there are medical issues such as fetal abnormalities or the absence of a heartbeat, the pregnancy can be terminated up to the 24th week, which is considered the viability limit.

According to Turkish law, abortion is legal but with time restrictions. In addition to the time limit, if the woman is married, spousal consent is required. Also, the woman must be over 18 years old.

Abortion can be performed under general anesthesia (where the patient is asleep) or local anesthesia (where only the area is numbed). Considering psychological comfort, general anesthesia is often preferred. However, with local anesthesia, pain is minimal and this method is also commonly used.

If you're considering terminating an unwanted pregnancy and wondering where to have an abortion, we recommend checking out our clinics located in Bakırköy and Nişantaşı, which are clean, follow strict hygiene protocols, and are fully reliable.

If abortion is performed by an experienced doctor using sterile instruments, and if the prescribed medications are used correctly and the patient attends follow-up appointments, it does not cause infertility. The most important thing is to prevent infections after the procedure. That’s why the procedure is done with single-use sterile tools, and medications such as antibiotics and estrogen are given afterward to prevent infections or adhesions. The doctor’s experience is also very important in preventing complications.

We ask our patients to use the prescribed medications correctly and attend their follow-up appointments regularly. Bleeding similar to menstruation may occur for about a week. In some cases, especially with early pregnancies, there may be no bleeding at all or bleeding may start 4–5 days later with clots and tissue. These are considered normal post-abortion symptoms and should not cause concern. We also advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics and to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least two weeks to prevent infections.

Patients can usually return to their daily routines right after the procedure. Light bleeding similar to menstruation may occur for about a week. In some cases, there may be no bleeding, while in others, bleeding with tissue may occur 4–5 days after the abortion.

Yes, bleeding similar to a menstrual period may occur after an abortion. Medications are provided to help manage these symptoms. Additionally, antibiotics and birth control pills are used to prevent infection and adhesions. Bleeding usually lasts about one week and resembles a menstrual period.