Abortion Risks

Surgical Abortions
Abortion isn't necessarily as "safe and easy" as many make it out to be. Here is a list of the risks of abortion--surgical and chemical.

Future Ectopic Pregnancies
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease [PID]
Placenta Previa
Infertility
Psychological/Emotional Trauma

Medical or Chemical abortion
Morning After Pill [MAP] or Emergency Contraception Pill [ECP]
Methotrexate or RU 486 [given prior to 8 weeks]--physical risks
Psychological/Emotional Trauma for RU 486

Abortion Health Risks
Pain
Hemorrhage
Infection
Perforation
Tubal Pregnancy
Effect on Future Pregnancies
Emotional and Spiritual Risks
Death

The health risks of abortion increase with each continuing week of pregnancy.
Be sure to ask the facility where you have an abortion the following questions:

Will this facility treat for complications. If not, where should I call?
At what hospitals do you have privileges?

If you are considering abortion because of your circumstances, know that you can change your situation. If you aren't sure about this choice, take time to find out why you have these feelings.
PCC is here to help you in any situation regardless of your decision.

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