POSSIBLE PHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTS:

· Excessive bleeding, may require blood transfusion

· Perforated uterus or damage to other organs

· Chronic and acute infections

· Intense pain

· Incomplete removal of baby or placenta

· High fever, convulsions, shock, coma

· Increase in miscarriages

· Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy

· Irregular pap smears

· Infections

· Crying

· Anorexia/Obesity

· Decreased ability to work and concentrate

· Breast cancer

· Infertility

· Death

· Frequent or uncontrollable crying

· Guilt, regret, remorse, sadness

· Fear of others finding out

· Suicidal impulses

· Mourning

· Loss in decision making, confidence

· Lower self esteem

· Depression

· Preoccupation with death

· Hostility, despair, self hatred

· Desire to remember death date

· Preoccupation with "would-be" birth date

· Intense interest in babies

· Loss of interest in sex, or sexual problems

· Inability to forgive self

· Nightmares, flashbacks

· Feelings of being exploited

· Child abuse

· Desire to end relationship with partner

· Feelings of helplessness or isolation

· Bitterness, anger, resentment

· Anxiety

· Denial

Note: If you have already had an abortion and need help, contact us and we will provide you with free confidential post-abortion counseling and/or support group. Or, if you are pregnant and need help, contact us. Abortion is not your only choice.