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Abortion Methods
Immediate Risks of Abortion
The uterus may be punctured or torn by abortion instruments. The risk of this complication increases with the length of the pregnancy. If this occurs, major surgery, including a hysterectomy, may be required.
When the uterus is punctured or torn, there is also a risk that damage will occur to nearby organs such as the bowel and bladder.
Other Risks of Abortion
Abortion and Breast Cancer
Medical experts are still researching and debating the linkage between abortion and breast cancer. However, Dr. Janet Daling's 1994 study1 found "among women who had been pregnant at least once, if done [abortion] before 18 years, it [breast cancer] increased by 150%."

Here are more important facts:

  • Carrying a pregnancy to full term gives protection against breast cancer that cannot be gained if abortion is chosen.
  • Abortion causes a sudden drop in estrogen levels that may make breast cells more susceptible to cancer.
  • Most studies conducted so far show a significant linkage between abortion and breast cancer.

1Daling, J. et al, Risk of Br. Ca. Among Women, J. Nat Ca. Inst, Vol.86, No. 21, Nov 2,'94, Pg. 1584.Note: no space for the text!
Effect on Future Pregnancy
Scarring or other injury during an abortion may prevent or place at risk future wanted pregnancies. The risk of miscarriage is greater for women who abort their first pregnancy.
Emotional Impact
Some women experience strong negative emotions after abortion. Sometimes this occurs within days and sometimes it happens after many years. This psychological response is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS). Several factors that impact the likelihood of Post-Abortion Stress include: the woman's age, the abortion circumstances, the stage of pregnancy at which the abortion occurs, and the woman's religious beliefs.

Post-Abortion Stress Symptoms:

  • Guilt
  • Anger/Rage
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Pain
  • Depression
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Anniversary Grief
  • Flashbacks of Abortion
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Relationship Problems
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  • Psychological Reactions
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People have different understandings of God. Whatever your present beliefs may be, there is a spiritual side to abortion that deserves to be considered. Having an abortion may affect more than just your body and your mind -- it may have an impact on your relationship with God. What is God's desire for you in this situation? How does God see your unborn child? These are important questions to consider.
Explore Your Options
You have the legal right to choose the outcome of your pregnancy. But real empowerment comes when you find the resources and inner strength necessary to make your best choice. Here are some other options.
Choosing to continue your pregnancy and to parent is very challenging. But with the support of caring people, parenting classes, and other resources, many women find the help they need to make this choice.
You may decide to make an adoption plan for your child. Each year over 50,000 women in America make this choice. This loving decision is often made by women who first thought abortion was their only way out.