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Many studies have shown some degree of post-abortion trauma or negative effects after an abortion. Studies have demonstrated that these effects extend even to men involved in an abortion as well as siblings of the aborted child. Some organizations might tell you that women feel relieved after an abortion and that serious long-term emotional or health problems are extremely rare and less common than they are after childbirth. The effects of abortion are under researched and the information could be used to scare a young woman into making a certain decision. We want to give you the facts so you can make the best choice for you. If you need more answers please call. Our services are free and confidential. We are here to help you make sense of all the choices that are available to you. |
| Hemmorrhage | Some women bleed heavily during an abortion (RU-486) bleeding lasts 13-15 days or more. Occasionally it is necessary to receive a transfusion to replace the lost blood. Sometimes a second curettage procedure or a hysterectomy is needed to stop the bleeding. | | Infection | The uterus is susceptible to infection after an abortion, especially if part of the baby or placenta is accidentally left inside of you. Infections are even more of a risk if you have Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Symptoms are pain and fever. This is generally treated with antibiotics, but sometimes another curettage procedure must be used. If left untreated a very serious infection can develop and result in infertility (no more babies) | | Perforation | Sometimes the tools of abortion are accidentally pushed through the wall of the uterus during an abortion. If the instrument damages one of your internal organs, it may be necessary to do major surgery to repair the damage. This complication can cause extensive bleeding.
| Effects on later pregnancy
| Injury to the cervix may cause the early loss of future pregnancies. Scarring, which blocks your fallopian tubes, may also occur. This can keep you from becoming pregnant in the future. The ris of miscarraige in later pregnancies is higher if a woman has had two or more abortions.
| Continued Pregnancy
| The fetus may be growing in your fallopian tube rather than in your uterus. An abortion procedure would miss this. The continued growth of the fetus in your tube is dangerous and potentially fatal.
| | Death | Death has occurred after abortion, although this is rare. When abortion is done after the first 3 months of pregnancy, the risk of death increases. The cause of death by abortin is usually from heavy bleeding or from complications with the drugs used for pain.
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Some women and men experience an immediate feeling of relief following an abortion. Many find, however, later coping with feelings they did not expect. They may have a difficult time talking about these feelings. Some psychologists have labeled these problems as Post-Abortion Stress. Side effects may include:
- Sadness
- Long-term Grief and Anger
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Flashbacks
- Guilt
- Memory Repression
- Hallucinations
- Anniversary Reactions
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Increased Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Difficulty Maintaining Relationships
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