Psychological Effects of Abortion
Due to the quantity of studies involved, the page below is just an index to each subsection. Please click on the link to go to the appropriate page.
Validity of Studies
Risk Factors for Adverse Emotional Consequences of Abortion
Post-Abortion Stress/Trauma/Post-Abortion Syndrome
Grief and Loss
General Background Studies
Grief and Loss Following Abortion
Guilt
Guilt -- General Background Studies
Abortion-Related Guilt/Regret/Violation of Conscience or Belief
Ambivalence or Inner Conflict
Anxiety
Intrusion/Avoidance/Dreams/Nightmares
Denial
Dissociation
Narcissism
Self-Image
Self-Punishment (Masochism) or Punishment of Others (Sadism)
Depression
General Background Studies
Abortion-Related Depression
Depression Shortly Prior to Abortion
Depression During Subsequent Pregnancies
Anniversary Depressive Reactions
Depressive Reactions from Genetic Abortion
Short Term Depressive Reactions
Long Term Depressive Reactions
Psychiatric or Psychological Hospitalization or Consultation
Self-Destructive Behavior
Suicide
Accidents
Repeat Abortions
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse=
General Background Studies (Substance Abuse)
Substance Abuse and Induced Abortion
Smoking
Long-Terms Effects of Abortion
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Replacement Pregnancies/Rapid Repeat Pregnancies After Abortion
Sterilization
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Impact of Abortion On Others
Men And Abortion
Abortion's Impact on Siblings
Impact of Abortion on Marriage and Family
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Violence
"Wantedness" as a Factor in Child Abuse
Child Abuse and Its Relationship to Abortion
Child Neglect or Failure to Bond
Family Violence and Abortion
Abortion as a Risk Factor for Violence During Pregnancy
Homicide of Women During and Following Pregnancy
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Sexual Assault Pregnancy and Abortion
Rape
Incest
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Psychological Reactions to Second and Third Trimester Abortion
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