What is post abortion syndromes?
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ABSTRACT
The results of studies on the psychological consequences experienced by women after termination are inconclusive. Some
of the studies do not confirm an increased prevalence of psychological complications. However, the experience of abortion
can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and problems with interpersonal relations. The
main factors which influence psychological effects include the reason for abortion, the type of medical procedure, the term
of pregnancy as well as personal, social, economic, religious and cultural factors that shape the woman's attitude towards
abortion. Often women while terminating pregnancy are not aware that they will require psychological support later due to
subsequent psychological effects they experience. Usually, the first symptoms appear within four months up to a year from
the procedure. Therefore, it is important to identify the high-risk women susceptible to subsequent psychological
complications."
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For many years, there have been discussions on the subject of medical, social and psychological consequences of deciding to undergo an abortion. There is talk about post-abortion stress syndrome and medical complications linked to the procedure. Sometimes loss of fertility for psychological reasons is also observed (6). Many women see the experience of termination as abuse, which leads to a decreased sense of security. According to studies, 17% of women who have experienced termination due to fetal defects report signs of post-traumatic stress disorder even two to seven years after the procedure (7). A survey conducted until the third week, three months after and a year after the procedure on a small group of nineteen patients showed that women see termination as a stigma and loss similar to natural miscarriage (8). Some
women put themselves in the position of a
survivor, saying that “they have survived the worst
thing in their life” (9). Whereas others say that this
experience has made them stronger. They find the
strength to rebuild family relations and inner
empathy (9-11).
In the light of these considerations, this review
aims to propose a general and updated overview
of the literature about the psychological
implications of abortion to underline the
importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the
clinical and psychological management of women
who interrupt their pregnancy."
https://jag.journalagent.com/ejm/pdfs/EJM_25_3_477_483.pdf
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