There are other risks of abortion that can surface years
after the abortion actually occurs. Some of those long-term
risks to be considered are:
Abortion and Breast Cancer
Medical experts are still researching and debating the
linkage between abortion and breast cancer. However, here
are some important facts:
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Carrying a pregnancy to full term gives protection
against breast cancer that cannot be gained if abortion
is chosen.
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Abortion causes a sudden drop in estrogen levels
that may make breast cells more prone to cancer.
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Most studies conducted so far show a significant
linkage between abortion and breast cancer. Find out
more about the
breast cancer-abortion link.
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 PAS include: the woman’s age, the
abortion circumstances, the stage of pregnancy at which the
abortion occurs, and the woman’s religious beliefs.
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