Abortion Health Risks
Understand that pregnancy termination is surgery and carries some particular health risks.
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Immediate Complications
Excessive bleeding (hemorrhage)
Puncture and tearing of the womb
Infection, from mild to fatal
Hepatitis, from blood transfusions, blood cervical damage clots and embolisms
Sterility, ranging from 2% to 5% of abortions
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Long-term Complications
Guilt and personality disturbances
In future desired pregnancies:
- Miscarriage
- Premature delivery due to cervical damage
Tubal Pregnancies
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The above information was taken from the booklet, You Have a Right to Know. Published by Easton Publishing Company, Inc., Jefferson City, MO 65102.
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