INVESTIGATIVE ARTICLE: ABORTION AND ITS PSICOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES

INTRODUCTION

According to the dictionary abort is to end a pregnancy deliberately by causing the death of the fetus. Or to stop something before it is completed because of problems or danger. (Merriam-Webster, 2011)

Often the abortion causes psychological problems and also physical Because it can cause hurts to the counterfoil and becoming that the person sterile, or even can cause the death.

In medicine the abortion means the interruption of the pregnancy before the week 25. Because it’s considered that the previous weeks the human being is unable to live out of the mother belly.

The risk of a spontaneous abortion is higher in women who have had more than three spontaneous abortions. Any induced abortion or some systemic diseases. Also in those women over 35 years old.

CAUSES

The rejection of the mother towards the son

The fetus already has genetic problems

The life of the mother is in risk

If it’s a pregnancy for violation

Malnutrition of the mother (WebMD, 2012)

CONSEQUENCES

The woman becomes sterile

Bled vaginal

Much pain in the body

Psychologically affected

The woman can die (WebMD, 2012)

PSICOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES

The emotional side effects of an abortion will vary from one woman to another. Some women report a sense of relief after having an abortion. The reasons for relief also vary from woman to woman.

When talking about emotional side effects following an abortion, most people are wondering about negative side effects. Their question is, “What are the potential emotional or psychological risks following an abortion?”

Emotional and psychological effects are more common than physical side effects and can range from mild regret to more serious complications like depression. It is important to discuss these risks with a trained professional who can address your questions and concerns. Abortion and emotional side effect are just as real as physical side effects.

One important factor related to the vulnerability of negative emotional or psychological effects has to do with your belief about the baby inside. For those that believe it is not a baby until it is born, there have less of a chance of negative consequences. However for those who believe it is a baby versus just growing tissue they are more vulnerable for negative effects. (Unknown, 2009)

The following is a list of potential emotional and psychological side effects of an abortion. The intensity or duration of these effects will vary from one person to another. Potential side effects include:

•    Regret

•    Anger

•    Guilty feelings

•    Shame

•    Sense of loneliness or isolation

•    Loss of self confidence

•    Insomnia or nightmares

•    Relationship issues

•    Suicidal thoughts and feelings

•  Eating disorders

•  Depression

•    Anxiety