The impact that abortion can have on your mental health is a serious consideration.

These mental effects can be even more likely if you have a history of, or are currently struggling with, mental health problems.

Learning more about the connection between abortion and mental health is an important step in helping you make the best decision for your health and future.

Do you want to talk about it? Visit New Life Clinic to receive free pregnancy services and speak in a safe space.

Abortion’s Impact on Your Mental Health

While many women are familiar with the physical risks and side effects of abortion, it is also vitally important to understand the influence abortion can have on your mental health.   

Studies have not only shown that abortion can further complicate pre-existing mental health problems, but that the circumstances surrounding the abortion can also have an added impact on a woman’s mental health.

Some of these circumstances that have been found to increase the chance of developing mental health complications after an abortion include:

  • Pre-existing mental health issues
  • Feeling pressured to terminate
  • Previous abortions
  • Lack of perceived support from others

Additionally, studies have found that abortion can raise the risk of the following issues:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Suicidal behaviors 
  • Alcohol use/misuse
  • Marijuana use

Protecting Your Whole Health

An abortion can seem like the simplest way to deal with an unplanned pregnancy, but it’s important to understand the risks to your physical and mental health.

Keep in mind that while the physical risks and side effects of abortion can be evident right away, the mental health risks of an abortion may not surface until many years after the abortion. 

Having all the information you can before deciding how to handle your pregnancy can empower you to protect your health and future.

This information not only includes the physical and mental impact of abortion, but also includes getting all the information you can about your pregnancy and understanding all the options that are available to you. 

Getting the Help and Answers You Need

New Life Clinic is here to help you as you navigate the decisions around your unplanned pregnancy.

We offer free pregnancy testing for verification and a follow-up ultrasound that can provide important information about your pregnancy, such as gestational age, viability (progressing with a heartbeat), and location.

Our trained staff can also discuss the results of your ultrasound, what options are available to you, and answer all your questions.

Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment.