Many women worldwide have suffered from an abortion. Having an abortion can be the most significant and stressful event that a woman can experience. The word abortion alone provokes strong emotion in women. Once a woman goes through the traumatic process of having an abortion, it can change their life forever. When a woman goes through with an abortion they not only lose their unborn child but they also lose a piece of them that may be hard to control. Abortions can leave long lasting medical effects on women and can affect them in psychological ways. Abortion is defined as “ the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of life”. The history of abortions goes back way much farther than Roe v. Wade. Abortions has been performed …show more content…
These effects are short term consequences that will eventually go away after a period of time. Many women may not experience short-term effects. Just because a woman doesn't experience short-term side effects doesn't mean she will not experience the long-term side effects. In fact, the long-term effect are more traumatic. It may include ripping of the uterus, cervical injury, endotoxic shock and many more. All the effects are dangerous and life threatening. Many women may not notice these effects until months and sometimes years later. The worst part of not knowing is that it may lead to something more serious like cancer. Women should evaluate and thinking thoroughly before performing abortions even though it is a personal …show more content…
Another psychological effect women may have is suicidal thoughts. Studies shown 60 percent of women experience suicidal thoughts, with 28 percent proceeding with action. Researchers in Finland have found strong data between abortion and suicide. Finland found one-sixth of women who had abortions in contrast to birth rates. Finland is not the only country with large record of data. The United States and Denmark have found overall death rates to be higher among women who proceed with a abortion compared to women who had given birth. Alcohol and drug abuse is another major psychological factor on women. After an abortion many women may feel vaulderbale or alone. During this time, many women may feel if the world is against them. Over thirty studies have linked abortion to increased rates of drug and alcohol use. Abortion followed by drugs and alcohol abuse is usually linked to violent behavior, relationship separation. Women who encounter odd behavior should seek help from an