Fast+Facts

=Fast Facts =

__//**Abortion**//__ is the termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to put an end to their pregnancies, but involves killing the undeveloped embryo or fetus. For this reason, it is a very //controversial// subject in American politics.

In America a over 4million babies are born, and with in those babies 64% of women having abortions __**felt pressured**__ by others. 52%__**felt rushed**__ and 54% were __**not sure about the decision**__ at the time, 31% of women __**suffered health complications**__ after abortion. 10% __**suffer immediate complications,**__ one-fifth of which are life-threatening.65% suffer multiple symptoms of __**post-traumatic stress disorder**__ after abortion.60% said __**"part of me died."**__ according to a survey of women who aborted.__**Suicide**__ rates are 6-7 times higher compared to women who give birth. media type="custom" key="3832613" - Abortion has been a legal procedure in the United States since 1973. Since then, more than 39 million abortions have taken place. - The highest abortion rates in 2000 occurred in New Jersey, New York, California, Delaware, Florida, and Nevada (greater than 30 per 1,000 women of reproductive age). Kentucky, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Mississippi, Utah, and West Virginia had the lowest rates (less than seven per 1,000 women). - Very early abortions cost between $200 and $400. Later abortions cost more. The cost increases about $100 per week between the thirteenth and sixteenth week. ; Is there really a price on giving up your child?

Medical abortions
Medical abortions are brought about by taking medications that end the pregnancy. The advantages of a first trimester medical abortion are:
 * The procedure is non-invasive; no **surgical instruments** are used.
 * Anesthesia is not required.



Disadvantages of a medical abortion are:

 * The effectiveness decreases after the seventh week.
 * The procedure may require multiple visits to the doctor.
 * Bleeding after the abortion lasts longer than after a surgical abortion.
 * The woman may see the contents of her womb as it is expelled.

**Risks Complications from abortions can include**:

 * uncontrolled bleeding
 * infection
 * blood clots accumulating in the uterus
 * a tear in the cervix or uterus
 * missed abortion (the pregnancy is not terminated)
 * incomplete abortion where some material from the pregnancy remains in the uterus
 * severe pain
 * fever over 100.4°F (38.2°C)
 * heavy bleeding that soaks through more than one sanitary pad per hour
 * foul-smelling discharge from the vagina
 * continuing symptoms of pregnancy

Trupin, Suzanne R. "Abortion." //eMedicine//. December 2, 2002 [cited February 26, 2003]. .



Debra Gordon Stephanie Dionne Sherk

WHO PERFORMS THE PROCEDURE AND WHERE IS IT PERFORMED?
An induced abortion must be done by a physician, the abortion is also performed by a licensed obstetrician or gynecologist. In some states, however, advanced clinicians such as nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, or physician assistants can perform an abortion under the direct supervision of a physician. Most women are able to have abortions at clinics or outpatient facilities if the procedure is performed early in pregnancy and the woman is in relatively good health.



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