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*the scarring of inside the uterus or the top of the cervix.  Abortions that dilate the cervix can damage it, and interfere with its ability to have a successful future pregnancy.  Premature birth in future-born children, which can result in increased child mortality, is correlated with abortion.

*the scarring of inside the uterus or the top of the cervix.  Abortions that dilate the cervix can damage it, and interfere with its ability to have a successful future pregnancy.  Premature birth in future-born children, which can result in increased child mortality, is correlated with abortion.

*the spread of a sexually transmitted disease through the instruments used in the abortion.  One study concluded that abortion decreased fertility in women who had an existing or prior Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.<ref>Acta/Obstetrics and Gyn. Scandinavia 1979; 58:539-42 4.</ref>

*the spread of a sexually transmitted disease through the instruments used in the abortion.  One study concluded that abortion decreased fertility in women who had an existing or prior Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.<ref>Acta/Obstetrics and Gyn. Scandinavia 1979; 58:539-42.</ref>

*delaying childbirth due to abortion results in a natural increase in infertility

*delaying childbirth due to abortion results in a natural increase in infertility

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[http://www.life.org.nz/ The Life Information Charitable Trust]

*[http://www.life.org.nz/abortion/abortionkeyissues/futurefertility/ The Life Information Charitable Trust]

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[[Category:abortion]]