From physical complications to emotional & mental health risks, abortion can impact a large number of problems for women across the globe leading to extremely dangerous outcomes.
As remarked on several occasions, unintended pregnancies among adolescent women often lead to abortions which negatively affect their health. In 2016, 623K legal abortions were reported.
Up to 30% of women will have one or more physical complications to an abortion. Most are not life-threatening, though on in one-hundred may require immediate emergency care.
Just a few of the potential health risks of abortion include:
• Complicated surgical abortions followed by incomplete abortions
• Prolonged and heavy bleeding conditions
• Serious infections and fever
• Digestive problems and discomfort
Negative emotional reactions to abortion are more common than physical problems. These abortion risks include:
• Sadness, shame, guilt
• Anger, rage, and blame of others or self
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Substance abuse and dependency
• Sleep disturbances and nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Jealousy or aversion to pregnant women or babies
• Loss of pleasure with sex
• Desire for a replacement pregnancy
Negative feelings after an abortion are difficult to overcome on one’s own. The best help may come from talking with a woman who has already worked through the healing process after her own abortion. Many post-abortion healing programs are staffed by such women who are trained to help others through these risks of abortion.
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