The True Risk Which Abortion Involves Over 750 papers have been published regarding the risks to abortive women. Women fall into one of two categories: normal risk or high risk. This essay, which uses a well-documented approach with the best medical opinion available, treats both groups. Several types of women are at significantly higher risk for post-abortion problems. They should be particularly aware of the greater potential for complications. Women under 20 experience a 2 times greater risk of medical complications than for women aged 25-29 (CJPH 73 (1982): 396-400). 1 in 24 (4.1%) have experienced immediate medical complications. (These have included severe bleeding, infection, perforation of the uterus, and part of the baby being retained.)(CJPH 73 (1982):396-400. 150% greater risk of cervical injury than for women over 30 years of age(NEJM 309 (1983):621-4). Women who've had a previous abortion 200% increased risk of miscarriage after two or more abortions (JAMA 243 (1980): 2495-9). 160% increased risk of tubal pregnancy (AJPH 72 (1982): 253-6). Increased risk of abnormal positioning of the baby in future pregnancies. (AJOG 146 (1983):136-40). Women with previous or existing pelvic infections (PID) experience a decrease in fertility following an abortion (Acta 58 (1979): 539-42). More days of post-abortion pain (Acta 61 (1982): 357-60). Increased risk of tubal pregnancy following an abortion (AJPH 72 (1982):253-6). This brochure is not long enough to list the more than 750 references in medical literature, each of which indicate serious complications to legalized abortion. Women with normal risk factors, following legal abortion, may have the following complications: Breast cancer: Recent studies have pointed out that there is what some might term a "dramatic relationship" between the rate of abortion and the rising incidence of breast cancer among women who have aborted. In fact, as the rate of abortion rises in America, so does the rate of breast cancer, with the most increased rate being among those women who have had abortions (Somerville, Wilke). Post-abortion grief: This has been identified in numerous studies as a serious complication of induced abortion (Human Medicine). Acute grief reaction: Experienced by 3 in 4 (77%) if abortion is for genetic reasons (BMJ 290 (1985): 907-09). Emotional and physical disturbances: Experienced by 1 in 2 (50%). These disturbances may last for months (may include depression, insomnia, nervousness, guilt, and regret) (McGovern). Complications in future pregnancies: Experienced by 1 in 4 (24.3%). May include excessive bleeding, premature delivery, cervical damage, and sterility (Acta 58 (1979): 491-4). Pelvic inflammatory disease: (PID) A first-trimester abortion can result in bacterial vaginosis, leading to PID--a condition that must be treated (AJOG 166 (1992): 100-103). Uterine perforations: It can well occur that uterine perforations go unrecognized and untreated (Bernadell). Breast cancer: 140% increased risk following a abortion (BJC 43 (1981):72-6). Tubal pregnancy: Legal abortion appears to contribute to an increase in ectopic pregnancy in younger women when associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (AJOG 160 (1989): 642-6). 30% increased risk after one abortion. 160% increased risk after two or more abortions (AJPH 72 (1982):253-6). Placenta previa: A condition producing extremely severe, life-threatening bleeding in future pregnancies. 600% increased risk following an abortion (AJOG 141 (1981): 769-72). Decreased maternal bonding: The loss of a baby through abortion may cause a mother to be less affectionate toward future children and may contribute to child abuse (CJP 24 (1979): 610-20). Increased bleeding during subsequent pregnancies (AJOG 146 (1983): 136-40). Retention of placenta: Increase during subsequent pregnancies (Acta 58 (1979: 485-90). The Rutherford Institute, 1-804-978-3888, has a complete listing in "Major Articles and Books Concerning the Detrimental Effects of Abortion." Alternatives: If you are going through a difficult time with your pregnancy, there are people who want to help you: Bethany Christian Services (800) 238-4269 Birthright USA National Office (800) 550-4900 Care Net (703) 237-2100 The National Life Center, Inc. (800) 848-LOVE (5683) The Nuturing Network (800) TNN-4MOM (866-4666) WORKS CITED Acta/Obstetrics and Gynecology Scandinavia 58 (1979):485-90 Acta/Obstetrics and Gynecology Scandinavia 58 (1979):491-4 Acta/Obstetrics and Gynecology Scandinavia 58 (1979): 539-42 Acta/Obstetrics and Gynecology Scandinavia 61 (1982): 357-60 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 141 (1981):769-72 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 146 (1983):136-40 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 160 (1989):642-6 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 166 (1992):100-103 American Journal of Public Health 72 (1982):253-6 Bernadell Technical Bulletin 1 (1989):1-2 British Journal of Cancer 43 (1981):72-6 British Medical Journal 290 (1985):907-9 Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 24 (1979):610-20 Canadian Journal of Publid Health 73 (1982): 396-400. Human Medicine 7 (1991):3:203-9. Journal of the American Medical Association 243 (1980):2495-9 McGovern, Celeste. "Hag-Ridden by Post-Abortion Guilt." British Columbia Report, 10/18/93; British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 87 (1980):1115-22 New England Journal of Medicine 309 (1983):621-4 Somerville, Scott, Esq. "Before You Choose." AIM publications 10/1/93. Willke, J.C., M.D. The Deadly After-Effect of Abortion: Breast Cancer. Cincinnati, OH: Hayes Publishing, 1993.
Abortion, like any other medical procedure, carries some risks. When one considers, however, that “the risk of death associated with childbirth is about 10 times as high as that associated with abortion” (“Know the Facts”), the threat of abortion suddenly does not seem as perilous. Additionally, contrary to popular misconception, abortion does not contribute to future infertility or development of breast cancer. It is therefore safer and more prudent to have an abortion than an unwanted pregnancy.
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Talking about abortion brings out an emotional response in many women. This is because having an abortion takes a massive emotional toll on some women. As Nanyjo Mann said, three weeks after having an abortion, “I became preoccupied with the thoughts of death. I fantasized about how I would die. My baby struggled for two hours” (Reardon, 1987, p. xviii). In the forward of the book “Aborted Women, Silent No More” Nanyjo, a women telling her story of abortion, goes on to tell about feeling unstable with herself after having an abortion. She wanted to prove to herself that destroying others didn’t hurt, but it does (Reardon, 1987, p. xix-xx). Continuing in reading Nanyjo’s story, she tells all of the effects and feelings she went through after having an abortion including stress, depression and low self esteem. Any girl under the age of 18 would have an even harder time dealing with this type of stress. Teenagers are already seeking their identity and worry about their grades, looks, and peer acceptance. Going through the post abortion stress all by themselves would be overwhelming and potentially put them at risk for mental breakdown.
complications, and one fifth of those are consid ered life threatening.3 Teenage aborters are at an even higher risk.4
If anyone were to ask what they felt once they gave birth to their child what they felt, the mother would say she felt so much love she never thought she could have for one person(s). Women who experience abortion mourn the death of their child afterwards. The abortion process is harmful to the women (Millar, 501). Though not really recorded on their emotional state, many women find themselves depressed at the loss of their baby. Most women that chose to speak about their experience said they had suicidal thoughts after getting an abortion.
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The main risks of abortion are infections in the womb (1 in 10 abortions), remainings of the pregnancy staying in the womb (1 in 20 abortions), continuation of pregnancy (1 in 100 abortions) excessive bleeding (1 in 1,000 abortions), damage to the cervix (1 in 100 abortions), and damage to the womb (1 in 250-1,000 abortions and less than 1 in 1,000 abortions done at 12-24 weeks). There
the mis links about abortion leading to breast cancer is false. This study showed that a woman
"Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States." Guttmacher Institute: Home Page. Guttmacher Institute, 15 July 2002. Web. The Web.
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Lawlor, Jessica. (2002). Long Term Physiological and Psychological Effects of Abortion on Women. Retrieved March 21, 2001 from http://www.cirtl.org/syndrome.htm
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...most common risk is death. Death is a very common risk if you decided to abort in your late term because you are losing lots of blood which came from the baby that you were going to have. Therefore think about your decision twice and don’t make the same mistake twice.
In addition, one analysis, in relation to abortion problems, states, “from 1988 to 1997 found the risk of death increased by 38% for each additional week of gestation, during the pregnancy.” (Jones). “Such studies rely on information from many countries and include legally mandated registers hospital administrative data,” so current research affirms that an induced abortion increase the risk of different physical consequences, such as breast cancer, placenta previa, and maternal suicide. (Bachiochi). Late term abortion not only affects the mother’s condition physically, but also psychologically. Although not all women respond in the same way, some of them develop diverse mental disorders leading to suicide after they received an abortion. Studies in Canadian newspapers show “a suicide rate of 34.9 per 1000” from women who experimented an abortion, in contrast to “a suicide rate of 5.9 per 1000” from women who gave birth to their babies. The same newspapers report “a rate of 5.2 per thousand hospitalizations for psychiatric
Burke, T. K., & Reardon, D. C. (2002). Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion. Acorn Books.