Anyone contemplating an abortion should consider some important facts.
Many women experience one or more of the following consequences, some of which may take several years to surface.
Physical:Serious complications do occur in as many as 1 out of every 100 early abortions and 1 out of 50 later abortions.
Perforated uterus or damage to other organs
Excessive bleeding, requiring blood transfusions
Chronic and acute infections
Intense pain
Incomplete removal of the baby or placenta
High fever
Convulsions
Shock
Coma
A greater increase in miscarriages, and ectopic (tubal) pregnancies
Premature births
Still births
Infertility
Breast cancer
Death
Emotional:
Women experience strong negative emotions after an abortion.
This is known as "Post Abortion Syndrome"
Guilt
Anger
Anxiety
Feeling of Helplessness
Isolation
Mental Breakdown
Depression
Suicidal Thoughts
Denial
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Preocupation with becoming pregnant again or a fear of future pregnancies
Nightmares and Flashbacks
Distrust and feelings of betrayal
Frequent or uncontrollable crying
There is help! Non-judgmental and caring people are a phone call away!
