Common Side Effects and Risks of Abortion

Physical
Nervous itching or hives
Headaches
Backaches
Stomach or abdominal disorders
Scarring as a result of infection
Inability to conceive again

Emotional
Post-Abortion Syndrome
Low self-esteem
Anger
Guilt
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep disorders, nightmares
Extreme mood swings
Drug/alcohol use
Promiscuity (which can lead to additional unplanned pregnancies)
Frigidity
Numbness of feelings
Hatred of self or of men
Withdrawal
Inability to sustain relationships
Unexpected emotional outbursts
Suicide attempts (especially on the date her baby was due to be born)

Post-Abortion Counseling
If you have already had an abortion, you can begin the healing process through post-abortion counseling services, which are designed to help guide you through the process of rebuilding your life after an abortion and to provide forgiveness, healing and hope for the future.

"Post-Abortion Syndrome"
PAS describes a woman's difficulty in processing strong emotions (anger, fear, sadness and guilt) surrounding her abortion experience. PAS also refers to a woman's inability to properly grieve the death of her baby and come to peace with God, herself and others involved in the abortion decision.