How to get rid of an unborn child without abortion

Pregnancy Options | Unplanned Pregnancy Help and Counseling

What are my options if I’m pregnant?

Making a decision about an unplanned pregnancy is personal. Accurate information and support helps, but only you can know what’s best for you.

I’m pregnant — now what?

Finding out you’re pregnant when you don’t expect it can be stressful, but it’s a pretty common experience — about half of all women in the U.S. have an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives.

People who are pregnant have 3 options:

Parenting — giving birth and raising the child.
Abortion — taking medication or having a medical procedure that ends the pregnancy.
Adoption — giving birth and placing your child with another person or family permanently.

Sometimes deciding what to do about an unplanned pregnancy is easy. Other times, it’s difficult or complicated. Your decision is very personal, and everyone’s situation is different. You’re the only person walking in your shoes, so the decision is 100% yours.

What can I think about to help me decide?

Family, relationships, school, work, money, life goals, health, safety, and personal beliefs — most people think carefully about many of these things before making a decision about an unplanned pregnancy.

Consider how you feel when you think about abortion, adoption, and parenting. What do you want for your future, and for your family or future family?

It may be helpful to ask yourself questions like:

How would my decision affect my future?
How would my decision affect my family or other children?
Am I ready to go through pregnancy and childbirth?
Am I ready to raise a child right now?
Do I have strong personal or religious beliefs about abortion, parenting, or adoption?
Is anyone pressuring me to make a certain choice?
Would my decision change my life in a way I don’t want?
Will my family, my friends, and my partner support my decision?

There are lots of factors to consider, and it’s totally normal to have many different feelings when you’re thinking about your choices. Lots of people lean on others for support and advice as they’re making their decision. It’s good to choose people who you know are understanding and won’t judge you.

Who can I talk with about my options?

Talking with your partner, someone in your family, a friend, a trusted religious advisor, or a counselor about unplanned pregnancy options can be helpful when you’re trying to figure out what to do.

Your local Planned Parenthood health center has caring professionals that can give you accurate, non-judgmental information about all your options, answer your questions, and offer support as you make a decision — no matter what you decide about your pregnancy. Planned Parenthood also offers abortion, adoption, and prenatal care services, or referrals for these services in your area.

Other family planning centers and private doctors may also talk with you about your decision. Be careful when looking for a reliable health center. There are fake clinics that say they have pregnancy services. These are called Crisis Pregnancy Centers, and they’re run by people who are anti-abortion and don’t believe in telling you the truth about all of your pregnancy options. They may use lies and manipulation to try to scare or shame people out of choosing abortion.

Crisis pregnancy centers are often located very close to Planned Parenthood health centers or other real medical centers, and have similar names — they do this to confuse people and trick them into visiting their clinic instead. Read more about Crisis Pregnancy Centers.

No one should pressure you into making any decision about your pregnancy, no matter what. Only you know what’s right for yourself at the moment. So getting the info and support you need from people who’ll give you the real facts and will support you is important.

If you’re having a hard time finding someone in your life to talk with, check out All-Options. All-Options has a free hotline that gives you a confidential space to talk about making decisions about a pregnancy. They’ll give you judgement-free support at any point in your pregnancy experience, no matter what choice you make or how you feel about it.

When do I need to make a decision?

It’s important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you. But the timing of your choice can affect which options you have. So it’s a good idea to figure out what you want to do as soon as you can so you get the best medical care possible.

If you’re considering abortion, it may take longer to get an appointment and/or you may have to travel far to get your abortion, because abortion is illegal in some states. And it may be harder to find a doctor who will do an abortion after the 12th week of pregnancy (the first trimester).

If there’s a chance you’ll continue your pregnancy — whether you choose to parent the child or place it for adoption — start getting prenatal care as soon as you can. And go to prenatal visits with your doctor regularly throughout your whole pregnancy to make sure you and your pregnancy stay healthy.

If you’re thinking about adoption, you can choose to place your child for adoption at any point in your pregnancy. You may even be able to start the adoption process after the baby is born. Your timeline for making an adoption plan depends on you and your individual needs and situation.

Your local Planned Parenthood health center is here to provide you with expert information and support. Make an appointment so you can stay healthy, no matter what decision you make.

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Options for Unwanted Pregnancy

Unwanted pregnancy isn’t uncommon. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended, according to a 2016 study.

If you become pregnant and you’re either not ready to be a parent or you don’t want to have a baby, know that you’re not alone and you do have options.

You can choose to terminate the pregnancy with an abortion or put your baby up for adoption. It’s a big choice and one that can feel overwhelming.

Remember, the “right” decision is the one that’s healthiest for you, and only you can determine that.

If you know you don’t want to have a baby but are unsure of what to do next, it’s OK to ask for help. Your spouse, partner, friends, other supportive family members, or a therapist can help talk you through the decision.

A doctor can also help guide you through this process and recommend appropriate resources.

Abortion is a procedure that terminates a pregnancy. Most abortions are performed during the first trimester, or first 12 weeks of a pregnancy.

This procedure is legal in the United States, but restrictions vary from state to state. In some states, parental consent is required for people under age 18.

Finding a provider

Doctors, abortion clinics, and Planned Parenthood centers all provide abortions. Although abortion is legal in every state, some states have fewer providers than others.

To find a clinic near you, ask your primary care doctor or obstetrician/gynecologist to refer you to a doctor who performs abortions. Or, look through a directory of providers offered by an organization like Planned Parenthood or the National Abortion Federation.

When you visit the clinic, make sure there are doctors on staff. Some clinics offer free pregnancy tests or ultrasounds, but they don’t actually perform abortions. These facilities may call themselves “crisis pregnancy centers. ”

Here are a few questions to ask the doctor or hospital/clinic staff:

What type(s) of abortion can I have?
How much will it cost? Are all medications and follow-up visits included in the fee?
Will insurance cover any of the costs?
Do you provide counseling before and after the abortion?
What types of medical training do your doctors have?
For a medical abortion, do you provide additional medications for pain and nausea relief?
For a surgical abortion, what kinds of anesthesia will you use, and who administers it?
How long will the procedure take? Can it be done in one visit? If not, how many visits are required?
What will you do in case of an emergency?
Will the clinic provide follow-up medical care after my abortion?

Costs

Abortion costs range from $300 to $800 for a medical abortion, up to $1,000 or more for a surgical abortion.

The cost depends on where you have the procedure and how far along you are in your pregnancy. A second-trimester abortion in a hospital is more expensive than a first-trimester abortion in a clinic.

Some health insurance providers cover abortion costs. Call your provider to find out what they’ll cover. Medicaid and other government insurance plans also might pay some or all of the costs.

A few different types of abortion are available.

During a surgical abortion, a doctor uses suction to remove the fetus and placenta. With a medical abortion, or the abortion pill, you’ll take a combination of drugs to end the pregnancy.

The method you choose depends on your preferences and how far along you are in your pregnancy. Surgical abortions can be performed in the first and early second trimesters of pregnancy. The abortion pill can be used until the 10th week of pregnancy.

Surgical abortion

There are two types of surgical abortion:

vacuum aspiration abortion
dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion

Vacuum aspiration is done during the first trimester or early second trimester of pregnancy. After you’re given medication to numb your cervix and prevent pain, the doctor will insert a tube through your cervix into your uterus. Suction is then used to pull the fetus and placenta out of the uterus.

In a D&E abortion, the cervix is first numbed with a local anesthetic. Then, a dilator opens the cervix. A thin tube is inserted into the uterus through the cervix. The tube is attached to a suction machine that removes the contents of the uterus.

Surgical abortions are safe and normally take no longer than 10 to 20 minutes. You can go home on the same day the procedure is done.

You may have some cramping after an abortion. You shouldn’t have sex or insert a tampon for up to two weeks to let the uterus heal. Heavy menstrual-like bleeding and blood clots are common.

The clinic will give specific instructions about the amount of bleeding and how long it may last. They may also recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment, either at the clinic or with your gynecologist.

Abortion pill

The abortion pill is also known as a medical abortion. This method uses two pills — mifepristone (Mifeprex) and misoprostal (Cytotec) — to end a pregnancy.

A drug-induced abortion can be done up to your 10th week of pregnancy. Mifeprex works by blocking the hormone progesterone. Without this hormone, the embryo can’t implant in the uterus and grow.

You take Cytotec a few hours or up to four days after Mifeprex. It makes your uterus contract to push out the pregnancy tissue.

It’s normal to have side effects like bleeding and cramping after an abortion. The provider that performed your abortion should offer follow-up care for these side effects. An ultrasound is usually performed afterward to ensure the abortion is complete.

Even if the pregnancy is unwanted, the experience of having an abortion may be emotional. If you feel depressed or anxious, talk to a mental health provider or social worker.

You can also reach out to these organizations for support after an abortion:

All-Options
Exhale
Project Voice

If you aren’t comfortable with the idea of having an abortion, you can put your baby up for adoption. A public or private adoption agency can help you find a family who’ll raise your child in the way that you’d want. Some agencies will even pay your medical and legal costs.

An independent adoption is done directly between you and the adoptive parents. The parents might be your relatives, friends, or people you’ve found through a trusted source such as an attorney or social worker.

Some states don’t allow independent adoptions. If they’re legal in your state, an attorney can help you with the paperwork.

Types of adoption

Adoptions can be closed or open.

A closed adoption means you’ll have no contact with the adoptive family in the future. Once the adoption has been finalized, the records are sealed. Your child may have access to these records when they turn 18.

An open adoption allows you to have some contact with the adoptive family. That contact can range from letters and phone calls to visits with your child.

How to find an adoption agency

Finding a reputable adoption agency will help ensure that your baby goes to the best possible family. You can start by asking an adoption lawyer or social worker for a referral. Or, do a search through an organization like the National Council for Adoption.

To make sure the agency is reputable, contact your state’s licensing specialist and Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against them. Also contact the state’s attorney general’s office and ask if any legal action has been taken against the agency.

Finally, ask the adoption agency for at least three references from clients who’ve been through the adoption process.

The agency you choose should counsel you on your decision but never pressure you. You should never have to pay the agency for counseling or adoption services.

Questions to ask the agency

Here are a few questions to ask any adoption agencies you’re considering:

What state adoption laws do you have to follow? Does your state check to make sure you’re complying with those laws?
How many staff members do you have?
Is someone available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
What kind of counseling services do you offer?
How much input will I have in choosing an adoptive family for my child?
Are there any costs involved in putting my child up for adoption?
Will you cover any of my medical or legal costs?
What kinds of services will you provide after my child is placed with a family?
Will you help me communicate with my child in the future?

Deciding how to handle an unwanted pregnancy can be an emotional experience. Everyone’s circumstances are different, so do what feels right for you and your situation. The choice is ultimately yours.

Having a strong support network and good medical advice can help make the decision easier. It’s also important to feel comfortable with the abortion provider or adoptive agency you select, so don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions about a procedure, process, or facility.

No matter which option you choose, make sure you take time for self-care afterward. It can be helpful to talk with a social worker or therapist in order to process emotions that arise.

Termination of pregnancy - Adolesmed - Portal for professionals working in the field of adolescent health and medicine

Termination of pregnancy in minors, to a greater extent than in adult women, causes legal, medical, social and mental problems.

Safe and unsafe termination of pregnancy

According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), it is necessary to allocate unsafe and safe abortion . Unsafe abortion is a procedure for terminating an unwanted pregnancy performed by individuals without the necessary skills and/or in conditions that do not meet minimum medical standards. In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, unsafe abortion is usually criminal abortion.

A significant number (14%) of all unsafe abortions in low- and middle-income countries occur among women aged 15–19years. Approximately 2.5 million adolescent girls undergo unsafe abortion every year, which leads to more severe complications in adolescence than in adulthood.

In developed countries, teenage girls resort to unsafe abortion, as a rule, because they do not want their parents, acquaintances, friends to know about their pregnancy, or because of a lack of funds to pay for the abortion procedure in a licensed medical institution. In Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and other countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the provision of medical care and, in particular, artificial termination of pregnancy to minors under 16 years of age is possible only with the consent of the parents.

Abortion rate among women under 20

in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

(number of legal abortions per 1000 women aged 15-19)

Source: Database TransMonEE http://www.transmonee.org/ 2014 (Date of access: 30.09.2014.)

Unsafe abortion is one of the leading causes of maternal death in the world. Complications of unsafe abortion include bleeding, sepsis, peritonitis, damage to the vagina, cervix and body of the uterus, other pelvic organs, and abdominal cavity. Approximately 20–30% of unsafe abortions are accompanied by infections of the genital organs, 20–40% of them are infections of the uterus and its appendages. One in four women who have had an unsafe abortion may develop temporary or permanent complications that require medical attention.

Abortion is considered safe if it is carried out in a specialized medical institution by qualified personnel in accordance with the necessary WHO standards. It is important to note that in fact there are no absolutely safe abortions. Any abortion poses a threat to women's health. The performance of an induced abortion by a qualified physician in a medical setting provides some assurance that the operation will have a favorable outcome.

If a minor girl and/or her parents or guardians decide to have an abortion, then the following conditions must be met to minimize the risk of negative consequences:

Performing this medical procedure in an adolescent-friendly facility. Employees should provide maximum support to the girl.
Preliminary full obstetric, gynecological and somatic examination, including ultrasound and laboratory diagnostics.
Providing psychological support before and after termination of pregnancy.
If necessary, restore the normal microbiocenosis of the vagina.
Choosing the optimal timing and termination of pregnancy.
Choosing the optimal method of abortion for each girl.
Post-abortion rehabilitation to restore reproductive, somatic and mental health and prevent recurrent unwanted pregnancies.

Adolescent abortion methods

Medical induced abortion is an abortion with the use of drugs. The term "non-surgical induced abortion" is sometimes used to refer to such an abortion.

Surgical methods of termination of pregnancy ( surgical induced abortion ) are associated with the use of transcervical surgical interventions for the expansion (dilatation) of the cervical canal and evacuation (curettage) or vacuum aspiration of the fetus.

Each of the methods has its own indications and limitations depending on the gestational age, medical and social background. According to WHO recommendations, in the first trimester of pregnancy, instead of the method of surgical abortion, the method of vacuum aspiration or the method of medical abortion should be used. Medical abortion is the most benign. Detailed information on safe abortion practices can be found in the 2013 WHO Guidelines on Safe Abortion: Policy and Practice Recommendations for Health Systems (available at http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets /pdf_file/0018/125370/WQ440r.pdf)

Consequences of abortion

Termination of pregnancy, even if it meets all the criteria for "safe abortion",

is not an absolute guarantee of the subsequent health and well-being of the girl. Artificial abortion is often accompanied by various complications that arise during the medical procedure itself or in the days following it. Among these complications: ineffective termination of pregnancy (developing pregnancy, incomplete abortion), bleeding, infectious complications, damage to the walls of the uterus, complications of anesthesia. Quite often there are also somatic changes: anemia, endogenous intoxication, liver and thyroid dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, urinary tract infections. The long-term effects of an abortion may appear several years later. Abortions are especially dangerous during the first pregnancy.

A month or more after the abortion, delayed medical complications may appear , such as:

menstrual irregularities;
chronic infection of the pelvic organs;
secondary infertility;
spontaneous abortions in the future;
increased chance of ectopic pregnancy;
increased chance of preterm birth in the future;
mental disorders: feelings of guilt, fears, depression;
reduced chances of having a healthy baby.

Early pregnancy is the result of many individual, social, legal and health-care factors. To improve the health of adolescents, action must be taken at all these levels, with the active participation of young people themselves.

Counseling for adolescents and their parents

When a teenage girl and her parents apply to a medical institution for artificial termination of pregnancy, the doctor should talk with them, talk about possible complications (bleeding, inflammation) and long-term consequences (infertility, miscarriage, chronic gynecological diseases) for the reproductive function of the girl, as well as further choice of contraceptive method. Psychological preparation and subsequent psychological support are no less significant. In the course of counseling, first of all, it is necessary to discuss the option of maintaining the pregnancy.

After an abortion, the doctor or paramedical worker should provide information about modern methods of contraception for adolescents, including emergency contraception in emergency situations, discuss with the patient the most appropriate means or method, inform the patient about the risk of contracting STIs through unprotected sex, changing partners, and about the important role of the condom in protecting against STIs/HIV and unwanted pregnancies.

The girl should be under the supervision of a gynecologist until the menstrual function and the vaginal ecosystem are fully restored, as well as to prevent the long-term negative consequences of abortion for the girl's reproductive system. Often, girls who have experienced artificial termination of pregnancy need the help of a psychologist, and in difficult cases, a psychotherapist to prevent depression and psychosomatic conditions.

Legal regulation of termination of pregnancy

In the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, similar provisions have been established that determine the grounds and maximum allowable terms for artificial termination of pregnancy at the request of a woman, for medical and social reasons: the age from which a girl can independently apply for an abortion, and the age until which consent of parents, guardians.

In addition to legal restrictions, termination of pregnancy in adolescents under the age of majority, including adolescents at risk, is often a big problem also because:

adolescents do not always dare to apply on their own, fearing stigmatization and discrimination, unfriendly attitude, disclosure of information;
adolescents may fear the high cost of the procedure and do not seek medical help due to financial problems;
doctors may refuse to perform an artificial termination of pregnancy without the presence of parents or guardians, despite the requirements of the law;
Adolescents of risk groups who have not reached the age of independent seeking medical care established by national legislation do not have access to the procedure for artificial termination of pregnancy at all, since they cannot actually obtain the consent of their legal representatives due to various reasons related to life circumstances.

Some of the problems noted can be overcome by creating and having adolescent-friendly services in each region.

Based on WHO materials, UNICEF manual "Adolescents at risk for HIV infection: A participant's book" Kyiv. 2012., and UNFPA manuals “Reproductive health counseling for adolescents and youth” Minsk, 2011.

Termination of pregnancy from the point of view of a medical psychologist

A modern woman is very different from her great-grandmother. The main difference is the possibility of reproductive choice, which our ancestors did not have.

The priorities of contemporaries are arranged differently, career, desire for personal growth, travel. The whole world is open to a woman today, and the birth of a child does not always fit into her plans.

It often happens that pregnancy just happens at the wrong time. Lack of material base, education, work, loneliness often push a woman to terminate a pregnancy.

According to statistics, there are more than 55 million abortions worldwide. More than half a million is made in Russia. Despite the fact that with the development of medicine, mortality from abortions in clinical settings is minimized, such cases do occur. 30% of maternal deaths in Russia are associated with abortion.

Abortion is the only operation that does not cure diseases and is contrary to the very nature of a woman. This is an interruption of the natural process. No matter how long, and no matter what method it is produced, it never passes without a trace for the physical and psychological health of a woman. Often women do not think about the real dangers of abortion and consider it a means of contraception.

Abortion translated from Latin - abortus - "miscarriage".

Can only be performed in a specialized medical clinic with a license, exclusively by a specialist doctor. Every woman has the right to independently decide on the issue of motherhood, which is enshrined in federal law No. 323 "On the fundamentals of protecting the health of citizens in the Russian Federation"

Three methods of artificial termination of pregnancy are used. The most common of these is the "scraping" method, today WHO has recognized it as obsolete. In second place is the vacuum aspiration method or mini-abortion and medical abortion.

The most common method of abortion "curettage" can cause great complications already during the operation. Such an abortion is performed almost blindly, and artificial opening of the uterus can result in her injury. This abortion can cause severe bleeding, and the most serious consequence of such an abortion may be the removal of the uterus.

This termination of pregnancy is carried out under anesthesia, therefore, it is necessary to remember the possible consequences of the use of anesthesia. In addition to the risk of an allergic reaction, there may be a heart rhythm failure, respiratory failure, a violation of the functions of the liver and other internal organs.

Vacuum aspiration is a less traumatic way for a woman to terminate a pregnancy, but the risk of anesthesia remains.

Medical abortion is performed for up to 9 weeks, on an outpatient basis and up to 12 weeks in an inpatient setting, requires virtually no anesthesia. But it also deals a significant blow to the hormonal system of a woman. Uterine bleeding may also occur or the abortion will be incomplete. In this case, vacuum extraction and treatment will be required.

During and after an abortion, various complications are possible.

Early complications of abortion

- profuse bleeding,

- rupture of the uterine walls,

- filling of the uterine cavity with blood,

- the occurrence of painful contractions,

- incomplete removal of the dead fetus.

There are later consequences of abortion. They can appear in the first weeks after the abortion.

- sepsis,

- metroendometritis (inflammatory processes on the mucosa and muscles of the uterus),

- adnexitis (inflammation of the appendages).

Long-term complications of abortion may occur even several years after the abortion. Each abortion undermines the health of a woman and never goes completely without a trace.

- menstrual disorders,

- amenorrhea,

- obstruction of the fallopian tubes,

- endometriosis,

- inflammation of the genital organs,

- difficulties in conception and pregnancy,

- ectopic pregnancy,

- miscarriage,

- premature birth and complications in them,

- infertility,

- increased risk of breast cancer,

- increased risk of developing uterine tumors.

In case of termination of the first pregnancy, the body can change the “carrying program” of the pregnancy to the “miscarriage program”. And the subsequent, already desired pregnancy will end in spontaneous abortion at an early stage. The body will launch a new program, and the pregnancy will not be saved.

A woman going for an abortion does not think about the fact that she may be forever deprived of the happy opportunity to become a mother. Termination of pregnancy cannot go unnoticed by the whole organism as a whole. First of all, it affects the menstrual cycle and the work of the ovaries. But, in addition to the ovaries, there is a violation in the work of such organs as the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pituitary gland. There comes an imbalance of hormonal, immune, renal and hepatic functions, regulation of blood pressure, blood volume. The woman becomes irritable, sleep worsens, fatigue increases. That is, there is an "ideal state" for the penetration of any infection that provokes the development of infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Very often, when deciding to have an abortion, a woman is aware of the possible consequences for her body, but does not want to know about the consequences for her psyche.

Artificial termination of pregnancy is contrary to the very nature of man. The body does not know if it is carrying a wanted or unwanted pregnancy. The “program of childbearing” laid down in the woman strives to preserve the pregnancy. No matter how the pregnancy is terminated, it is unnatural for the woman's body.

Abortion causes not only physical but also psychological damage to a woman's body. After an abortion, a woman often experiences mental discomfort. 60% of women develop post-abortion syndrome - PAS. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the moral and ethical harm of abortion. Even those who do not believe in God consider this procedure a sin and experience pangs of conscience and guilt.

What is PAS - a set of mental consequences and illnesses that can result from an abortion.

PAS can occur immediately after an abortion and manifest itself in the form of such experiences as a feeling of emptiness, loss, grief. Often women feel guilty, become irritable, aggressive. Anxiety and depressive disorders can often develop.

Abortion is the strongest stress for a woman's psyche. In fact, this is the death of a child, even if not yet born. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that the woman herself made the choice in favor of an abortion.

Every woman who terminates a pregnancy feels guilty. Abortion is generally condemned by society, condemnation from the staff, misunderstanding of loved ones, articles and videos on the Internet only increase the feeling of guilt. After an abortion, a woman is left alone with herself. As a rule, she always understands that all the reasons why she refused to give birth (except for medical reasons) are better called excuses.

When pregnancy comes, a woman feels something inside herself, she feels that this is her child, she can imagine how he will grow and develop, what he would become when he was born. She subconsciously feels that he wanted to be born, but she did not give it to him.

Conditions such as panic and helplessness accompany PAS during the first time after an abortion. After a perfect abortion, there remains a deep feeling that everything, nothing can be returned, no one will help. Relatives often do not know how to behave, and the phrases “you will still give birth”, “now is not the best time for children”, “where would you live with him” and others cause only anger and irritation.

A woman has many questions to which there are no answers. How to be further? Do you speak to loved ones? How will your relationship with your husband develop? How will this affect children? Will I still be able to get pregnant and give birth? What “punishment” will I bear for my sin?

When you decide to have an abortion and sign your consent, no one gives you a list of answers to these questions.

Aggression, irritability, anger, "hardening", intolerance. These qualities can manifest themselves both in the first days after an abortion, and after a fairly long time. Sometimes women talk about how they cannot communicate with pregnant women and feel annoyed when they meet strangers on the street. Some say that even commercials showing small children have become unpleasant to them. All this often leads to the fact that a woman is fenced off from the environment, reduces communication with loved ones to a minimum.

Violation of relationships in a couple up to physical and psychological disgust. Abortion will forever stand in the relationship between a man and a woman. Guilt may be the third in such a pair for many years. The future of an aborted couple is often in doubt.

An unplanned pregnancy is not the fault of only the woman or only the man. Very often, partners begin to mutually blame each other for what happened. A woman often blames a man for pushing her to have an abortion. Many couples break up after an abortion. Many women say that after an abortion it is difficult to physically let a man near them. Libido decreases, it becomes more difficult for a woman to achieve orgasm, in rare cases anorgasmia, frigidity, vaginismus develop.

Negative attitudes towards people and life events in general can persist for a long time after an abortion. Even after a few years, a woman may feel guilty about having an abortion, for example, carrying a desired pregnancy. Because she saved this child, but did not allow the previous one to be born. Some admit that when they become pregnant and give birth to a child after an abortion, instead of warm feelings, they sometimes experience irritation and anger.