Individuals can be fertile for about 40 years. They may need more than one abortion for several reasons because, for example, their method of contraception fails, or they don’t have access to contraception at all. Having one or more than one safe abortion, has similar risks on woman's health or ability to have children later on than having a spontaneous miscarriage. In fact, as spontaneous miscarriage usually happens unexpectedly and away from medical aid, it can involve more risks than a planned medical abortion.
