Question : Can someone who once suffered from bulimia become infertile after receiving a medicated abortion?
Can someone who once suffered from bulimia become infertile after receiving a medicated abortion?
Last november, my girlfriend at the time became pregnant. We decided upon the route of a medicated abortion, and it went successfully. As of recently she had taken the emergency contraception plan “B” (next choice version). She suffered severe cramping, nausea, and fatigue, resulting in a visit to the hospital where they informed her it was normal. However they ran precautionary tests, including a pap smear. The next day, she received a call back, informing her it was necessary for her to return to the hospital. The doctors discovered after a pelvic exam, vaginal scarring had been found around her cervix. Such scarring as explained to the doctors can lead to difficulty conceiving or to infertility.
Now after that obligatory introduction, I present my predicament, I have found no circumstances where medicated abortions or the emergency contraception plan “b” medication has caused infertility or even scarring. However I do know she visited rehab when suffering with bulimia. This is the only connection I can find that links her to infertility. I understand that a person who once was bulimic may still suffer the effects of that, but just for how long? What are those side effects? I only ask because she is difficult to trust, which is why I haven’t chosen to pursue a relationship with her. I do know, only until recently, she had spitefully lied about an abortion in a past relationship with someone else. I am worried about her, the possibility of her infertility. and if this is all just fictional due to her habit of self induced abuse. More often than not she exhibits self destructive behavior. I suppose I have more than one question needfully answered.

I will highly appreciate any input, except anything backed by a religious or political perception.
Thank you for your time.
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Best answer:

Answer by Raoul Pseudonym
Bulimia causes a host of problems that do not clear up once she is no longer bulimic and there is a problem that she so damaged herself while bulimic that she could have a hormonal infertility, but more tests would need to be run to consider that approach.