Common Medical and Psychological Effects of Abortion

Abortion can lead to health concerns, both medical and psychological.

Medical Effects

Medical effects might include increased risk of the following:

• Severe cramping

• Heavy bleeding or hemorrhage

• Infection or Sepsis

• Searing of the uterine lining

• Perforation of the uterus

• Cervical laceration

• Incomplete abortion

• Infertility

• Preterm labor

• Dying

Psychological Effects

Psychological effects might include increased risk of the following:

• Anxiety

• Anger

• Mood swings

• Depression

• Insomnia or nightmares

• Alcohol or drug use

• Loneliness or isolation

• Relationship issues

• Eating disorders

• Suicidal thoughts

• Grieving on your unborn baby’s death date

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