What Are the Mental Health Effects of Abortion?

If you're unexpectedly pregnant and considering abortion, thinking about your mental health and well-being is as essential as the physical risks the procedure poses.

Abortion is consistently linked to higher rates of mental illness compared to women who have not had an abortion. It can affect you days, weeks, or even years after having one.

Get fully informed about abortion and all the details you need to know before scheduling one by visiting Heartbeat of Lima. We can provide free pregnancy services for you to take advantage of. We also offer support after an abortion. Contact us to find out how we can serve you.

There are a variety of factors that could put you at more risk for adverse mental health outcomes if you have an abortion. The biggest of these is feeling pressured.

According to a study, almost 75% of women who had an abortion felt at least subtly pressured into making the decision.

Of these women who felt pressured into abortion, many reported feelings such as:

●Shame
●Guilt
●Regret
●Self-hatred
●Worthlessness
●Being unworthy of love
●Low self-esteem
●Anxiety

For these reasons, it's critical for your mental health that you make your own pregnancy decision.

There are pre-existing factors that could increase your risk of experiencing mental health issues. These include:

●Having a history of mental health disorders
●Lacking a support system to help you recover emotionally from the abortion
●A desire to have children now or in the future

With these factors, abortion is associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, traumatic symptoms, sleep disorders, and other negative outcomes.

The best thing you can do to safeguard your physical and mental health is to get all the facts you can about abortion and your pregnancy options.

Heartbeat of Lima offers pregnancy options consultations to help you understand your choices and answer your burning questions. We'll educate you on the potential complications of abortion so you can protect your well-being.

We also provide additional resources and support to help you make a confident decision.

Make a free appointment today.