Complications after abortion

Abortion can have many negative effects on a woman's life and health. Some of these complications can linger for years after an abortion.

Extensive research into complications of abortion has been difficult because most abortion clinics do not provide follow-up exams; many long-term effects do not show up for years; and treatment for complications is often sought away from the abortionist of abortion facility.

However, there is growing evidence from researchers that an abortion can set off a complex reaction, including physical and psychological aftereffects, which can have a powerful, negative impact on a woman's life.

The consequences: