Knowing the risks is an important part of intelligent decision making. Resist the temptation to make a quick decision about abortion. Keep in mind that just because you have tested positive with a pregnancy test, you may not be pregnant. Many women have undergone an abortion when they were not even pregnant. The best way to confirm your pregnancy is through a confidential Ultrasound at Avenues for Women. Call 502.695-0500 to schedule your Ultrasound today.
The physical side affects that are associated with abortion are serious and real.
Abortion side affects & complications may include:
Hemorrhage
With medical abortion, bleeding lasts 13-15 days or more. Occasionally it is necessary to receive a transfusion to replace the lost blood. Sometimes a second curettage procedure or a hysterectomy is needed to stop the bleeding.
Infection
The uterus is susceptible to infection after an abortion especially if parts of the fetus or placenta are accidentally left inside of you. Infections are even more of a risk if you have Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Symptoms are pain and fever and can develop into a serious infection leading to infertility if not treated.
Perforation
Sometimes tools used during an abortion are accidentally pushed through the wall of a uterus during an abortion. If the instrument damages one of your major organs, it may be necessary to have major surgery to repair the damage. This complication can cause extensive bleeding.
Breast Cancer
Twenty-seven worldwide studies have linked induced abortion with breast cancer. Abortion interrupts the process of breast development abruptly stopping cell growth, leaving the breast with extra cells that can become cancerous.
Effects on Later Pregnancy
Injury to the cervix may cause the early loss of future pregnancies. Scarring, which blocks your fallopian tubes, may also occur. This can keep you from becoming pregnant in the future. The risk of miscarriage in later pregnancies is higher if a woman has had two or more abortions.
Continued Pregnancy
The fetus may be growing in your fallopian tube rather than your uterus. An abortion procedure would miss this. Continued growth of the fetus in your tube is dangerous and potentially fatal.
Death
Death has occurred after an abortion, although this is rare. When the abortion is done after the first three months of pregnancy, the risk of death increases. The cause of death after abortion is usually from heavy bleeding or from complications with the drugs used for pain.
In addition to the physical side effects, women experience strong negative emotions after abortion. Please click here for more information regarding emotional side effects of abortion.
