Hemorrahage:
Heavy bleeding during or after an abortion
can even require transfusions, and occasionally a second
curettage procedure or hysterectomy.
Infection:
The uterus is susceptible to infection,
especially if not all the fetal parts are removed or you have
Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Symptoms are pain and fever. Untreated
infections can result in infertility.
Perforation:
Since the doctor is operating by touch
alone, sometimes the tools of abortion are accidentally pushed
through the wall of the uterus. Major surgery may be required.
Effects on Later Pregnancies:
Damage to the cervix may result in the
early loss of a later wanted pregnancy. The risk of miscarriage
is higher with two or more abortions. The risk of tubal
pregnancies is also increased.
Breast Cancer:
Recent studies prove that your risk of
getting breast cancer is greatly increase after an abortion,
especially if you are aborting your first pregnancy.
Emotional Stress:
Some women experience an immediate feeling
of relief following an abortion, but many find themselves later
coping with feelings they did not expect. See Post-Abortion
support for further information.
