Abortion is a surgical procedure and carries the risk of significant complications.

Getting complete information on the risks associated is limited due to incomplete reporting and the lack of record-keeping linking abortions to complications.

The information available reports the following complications:

Immediate Risks
Heavy Bleeding ^19,20,21,22
Infection ^23,24,25,26
Sepsis (total body infection) ²⁷
Anesthesia complications ²⁸
Damage to Cervix ²⁹
Scarring of the Uterine Lining ²⁶
Perforation of the Uterus ³⁰
Damage to Internal Organs ³¹
Death ^32,33

Long Term Risks
Preterm Birth in future pregnancy ^34,35,36
Links to Breast Cancer ^43,44,45,46
Emotional and Psychological Impact ⁴⁷
Spiritual Consequences

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