"What you don't know won't hurt you."

(Not in this case)

Physical Risks

Side effects can occur after an abortion, whether surgical or by pill.  Abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common.  Some of the more serious complications are:

• Increased Risk of breast cancer
• Hemorrhaging
• Complications in future pregnancies
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Puncture or tearing of the uterus
• Infection
• Tubal pregnancy
• Placenta Previa
• Decreased maternal bonding
• Increased bleeding during subsequent pregnancies
• Retention of placenta

For more details go to http://www.all.org/article.php?id=10117

Emotional Risks

Don't let the pain of an abortion alienate your life.  Too many remain silent and do not get the help they need to find healing.  For more information on the emotional aftermath of abortion, and to contact someone who can help go to http://theirmanetwork.org/