Effects of spontaneous and induced abortions on subsequent pregnancies and fetal outcome

The effect of spontaneous and induced abortions on subsequent pregnancy and labor is not well documented. Evidence exists for a clear correlation between abortions and premature labors though this issue is strongly debated (Hogue, 1974; Kotasek, 1975; Funderburk et al., 1975; Voigt et al., 1976).