My
last article introduced the topic for my next few writing sessions, namely
abortion. People tend to have very judgmental responses when this issue is brought
up. What I want to do is educate others on the consequences of this
decision. Today we will look at the physical
complications that can result from the
abortion procedure.
Some complications are immediate and can be short-term or long-term. Shock is one
thing that can happen due to significant blood loss, causing the blood pressure
as the heart rate increased. Perforation of the uterus can cause pelvic abscess
that can result in death. Hemorrhaging can be a sign of infection involving
many areas invaded by the procedure. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and
fever can be signs of infection. Either of these issues needs to be treated
immediately.
Other
complications can happen years down the road. A post-abortive woman has a 50% higher
chance of getting breast cancer and increased risk of cancer of the ovaries,
liver and cervix, especially if performed on a woman’s first pregnancy. The reasoning
behind this is that the interruption in
the hormones causes millions of cells to be at a high risk.
The
uterus has the possibility of being punctured due to the instruments used
during the procedure. Cervical lacerations or tears can occur. Abortions can
result in placenta previa causing the placenta to be too close to the cervix . This
can result in pre-term labor in subsequent pregnancies, many times requiring a cesarean
section delivery of the baby. This condition can carry a higher risk of death
and handicaps in newborns.
Pelvic
inflammatory disease (inflammation of the reproductive organs) is yet another
physical risk. This has many complications in itself, causing severe pelvic
pain and scarring in the fallopian tubes.
It is a major cause of ectopic pregnancies in which the fertilized egg
remains in the fallopian tube rather than making its way to the uterus. This can be life threatening and can also be
a factor in infertility.
Another
heartbreaking circumstance that can occur is miscarriage, which is the natural
termination of a pregnancy. Chances of miscarrying in a future pregnancy are increased
by 45% for these women. That brings on a whole new list of issues. Not only can
this cause more physical complications with the risk of scar tissue building
up, but there are many emotional scars caused by this event also. The woman or
couple has to work through the trauma of losing
a child, telling others what happened and gain courage to try again. In
general, post-abortive women are in poorer health overall.
As
you can see, the risk that a woman takes is very great regarding the physical
consequences. Women need to be more informed and truly understand what their future
may hold in terms of illnesses and subsequent difficulties. It also needs to
register within the minds of these women what they possibly may not hold in
their future….a child.
The
next article will reveal the emotional consequences of abortion. My hope as you
continue to follow this series is that
you will start understanding the lives of the men and women involved in this
decision. Although the choice may have been made out of a dire situation with the hopes of things
being “better” because of it, the life they have had to live every day since
that choice was anything but better. I
want you, the reader, to understand that there is more behind the person than
the choice they made. Until next time, slow
down and take a look into people’s eyes and try to see their story. Be an
encouragement to them!
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