An abortion is the process of ending a pregnancy by a medical or surgical procedure. (“Abortion” par. 1). Abortion was legalized in 1973 (“Abortion” par. 19). Abortions affect every person involved. The main people it affects is the mother and the baby (fetus). There are many issues involved in getting an abortion like; The medical issues the mother and baby could go through, The moral issue of when life really begins, and the issue of should it be a choice for the mother to make. When getting an abortion the women should realize that it can cause many medical issues. Some of the major long term risks of an abortion for the women receiving it are: Death, different cancers, complications of later pregnancies and labor. Some immediate complications are: infections, excessive bleeding, hemorrhaging, fevers, abdominal pains, and vomiting (“Abortion Risks”) Death being one of the more serious long term complications, “Legal abortion is reported to be the fifth leading cause of maternal death in the United states (“Abortion Risks”). Natural causes, suicide, and homicide have been known as causes of death of women who have gotten an abortion. Depression can be caused by the abortion which can lead to suicide. It is said that in the year after the women gets an abortion that there is a 60 percent chance they will die from natural causes, They are seven times more likely to commit suicide and fourteen percent more likely to be killed. (“Abortion Risks par. 2 & 5) Different types of cancers can also be caused by getting an abortion. Those who get one abortion have a 2.3 higher risk of getting ovarian cancer than those who have not gotten one. When a woman gets a second abortion she raises her chances of getting ovarian ... ... middle of paper ... ...). Even with all the issues that come with the procedures, women still get them. Works Cited Abortion." Current Issues: Macmillan Social Science Library. Detroit: Gale, 2010.Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. "After Abortion." Abortion Risks: A List of Major Physical Complications Related to Abortion «. N.p., 23 Nov. 23. Web. 14 Nov. 2013 Cheng, Maria. "Higher Abortion Rates Where Procedure Is Illegal." USATODAY.COM. N.p., 19 Jan. 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2013 "In-Clinic Abortion Procedures." What Happens During an Abortion. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2013. Jones, Carolyn. "Women Seeking Abortions Should Not Be Forced to Undergo an Ultrasound." Are Abortion Rights Threatened? Ed. Tamara L. Roleff. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. "U.S. Abortion Rate Up Slightly After Years of Decline." Fox News. FOX News Network, 11 Jan. 2011. Web. 18 Nov. 2013.
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The debate of abortion continues to be a controversial problem in society and has been around for many decades. According to Jone Lewis, “In the United States, abortion laws began to appear in the 1820’s, forbidding abortion after the fourth month of pregnancy” (1). This indicates that the abortion controversy has been debated far back into American history. Beginning in the 1900’s, legalized abortion became a major controversy. In 1965, all fifty states in the United States banned abortion; however, that was only the beginning of the controversy that still rages today (Lewis 1). After abortion was officially banned in the United States, groups such as the National Abortion Rights Action League worked hard on a plan to once again legalize abortion in the United States (Lewis 1). It wasn’t until 1970 when the case of Roe (for abortion) v. Wade (against abortion) was brought...
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The article “Abortion Harms Women” suggests supporters of legalized abortion downplay the health and mental risks associated with abortion. Research has indicated there is short and long-term physical and mental harm related to abortion (“Abortion Harms Women”). Abortion can cause many physical complications for the women, such as infections, excessive bleeding, and blood clots. They can even be life-threatening in some cases. In the article “Abortion Harms Women” the writer points out abortion is surprisingly the fifth leading cause of death maternally in the United States. There are certain complications, including infection, hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism (blood clot), and complications from anesthetics that are responsible for a woman’s death (“Abortion Harms Women”). Also, there is a greater risk of mortality the further along a woman is when she has an abortion. Along with the physical risks associated with abortion, there are the psychological risks. Abortion can cause women to feel ashamed or guilty, resulting in an increase in emotional pain. In the article “Abortion Harms Women” the writer explains many emotional problems that can affect women after an abortion. Some women experience an increase in the use of alcohol and drugs. Studies have shown that 34% of women are at a greater risk for anxiety and depression. Also, there is a 60% increase for women to
“Back-alley abortions cause 68,000 of maternal deaths each year in the 33 countries where abortion is not legal or available, according to the World Health Organization” (abortion procon 1). Back-alley abortions are typically done not by a professional, but by anyone whom the idea comes to and dares to take action. The process stems with a coat hanger instead of legit medical supplies. Unfortunately, many women die during the process.
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Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by destruction of a fertilized egg, embryo or fetus before birth, prior to the time when the fetus attains viability, or capacity for life outside the uterus (Encyclopedia, 1995, p.43). Currently almost twenty-five percent of pregnancies in the United States are aborted. About one forth of people who abort are teenagers, fifty-seven percent are younger than 25, and almost eighty percent are unmarried. During the first trimester is when most of the abortions take place. Only about ten percent are performed later in the pregnancy (Slife, 1998, p.329). Abortions go back as far as Ancient Greece where it was used as a type of population control. Then in the Roman Times men had total control over the procedure. “Man could give law-enforced command that his wife have an abortion, or he could punish or divorce his wife for having one without his consent” (Encyclopedia, 1995, p.43).
Why are abortions legal? Do the doctors enjoy killing the babies since they can’t fight back or protect themselves? Do you know what the doctors do to the child when they are giving an abortion? Abortions are wrong and should be illegal around the world or at least in the United States.
Abortion is can be defined as the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy (Dordon,2012). It is sensitive but yet popular topic that brings a lot of debate in both the government and as well as with religion and everyday life (Gauthier, 1986). Why is abortion such a controversial issue? The reason for this is because with abortion it allows a woman to put an end to their pregnancy when they want too (Korsgaard, 2013). The problem with that is when women do that they are also abolishing the life of a primitive embryo, also known as a fetus. The issue of abortion dates back to over thousands of years ago (Warren,1997). In the United States of America abortion began to become an issue around 1820 (Dordon,2012) . At the time the law had stated that abortion could only be performed on individuals if they had not reach the fourth month mark into their pregnancy(Gauthier, 1986). If they were already at the fourth mark they were rejected for legal abortion procedure and it was then considered illegal.There are different types of procedures that are used for an abortion (Korsgaard, 2013).There are only two types that are really in the United ...
Abortion is when a woman purposely terminates her pregnancy, normally before the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion is a disgusting solution to a mistake irresponsible people make. Abortion is widely commercialized as an easy get-away from an unwanted pregnancy, but abortion is something you will have to live with on your conscience your whole entire life. Society will judge you and protest against you. Abortion is wrong in many viewpoints such as, religiously, legally, and medically.
Abortion is a deliberate medical or surgical procedure that terminates a pregnancy. The U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion allowing women to terminate their pregnancy within the first trimester, mobilizing advocates on both sides of the issue. Since then, abortion elicits conflicting views and has divided society into different opinions and different sides. People argue that women have a constitutional right to determine what to do with their bodies. Others say that a life is a life, no matter how small. In the United States, abortion is a controversial issue because it is a broad and complex subject that touches ethical, social, and legal issues. Although others believe a woman has the right to choose what she does with her body, abortion should not be legal because there is no consensus whether a fetus is a human, and there are other alternatives than abortion.