Written by Dr Greg Pike, the evidence-based review “Abortion and Women’s health”, reveals the horrific impact abortion can have on the mental health of women.
Key findings include:
- A woman who undergoes an abortion is 6 times more likely to commit suicide than a woman who gives birth
- A woman who undergoes an abortion is 30% more likely to suffer from depression compared to a woman who gives birth.
- A woman who undergoes an abortion is 25% more likely to suffer from anxiety compared to a woman that gives birth
- A woman who has had an abortion is at a higher risk of psychiatric admission compared to a woman who gives birth.