The Physical Risks Of Abortion

One consequence of having an abortion is the physical risks. There are many complications that can occur during abortion procedures. According to an article published by the Alaskan Department of Health and Social Services, less than one percent of women experience an incomplete abortion. This occurs when the uterus is not completely emptied of fetal tissue or other products of pregnancy. When having an abortion injury to the cervix can occur as a surface cut or a deeper tear in the tissue. By moderate dilation approaches, the risk of damage is minimized. This only takes place in less than one percent of all abortions. The same source also states that a complication can occur when a medical instrument used in the abortion procedure may go through the wall of the uterus. There may
This causes severe uterine cramping and can be removed by a repeat suction curettage. A small risk comes from the anesthesia, as with any surgical procedure (“Possible Medical Risks or Complications of Abortion”).  Not only can there be complications at the time of the abortion, but also in the woman’s future. A study organized by the Elliot Institute, which was founded by Doctor David Reardon in 1988 to conduct original research on the effects of abortion, shows that “women with a history of one abortion face a 2.3 times higher risk of having cervical cancer,” as opposed to women with no history of abortion. “Women with two or more abortions face a 4.92 relative risk.” Similar elevated risks of later ovarian and liver cancer have also been connected to single and multiple abortions. The same study states that the risk of placenta previa, “a life threatening condition for both the mother and her wanted pregnancy,” is increased seven to fifteen times subsequent to having an abortion. From this, the risk of fetal abnormality, perinatal death, and extreme bleeding during labor is greatly