Context The notion that abortion causes poor mental health has gained traction, even
though it is not supported by research. Few studies have comprehensively investigated …

Background Arguments that abortion causes women emotional harm are used to regulate
abortion, particularly later procedures, in the United States. However, existing research is …

Background Despite weak theoretical grounding and ample research indicating women feel
high levels of decision rightness and relief post-abortion, claims that abortion is inherently …

Background Controversy exists over psychological risks associated with abortion. The
objectives of this study were to examine women's emotions, evaluations, and mental health …

Background Examining women's stress and social support following denial and receipt of
abortion furthers understanding of the effects of unwanted childbearing and abortion on …

BACKGROUND: There has been some study of women's emotional and psychological well-
being after an abortion but no research into women's expectations, at the time of seeking an …

Importance The idea that abortion leads to adverse psychological outcomes has been the
basis for legislation mandating counseling before obtaining an abortion and other policies to …

Background Defining women's emotional experiences associated with abortion is a difficult
task. Many circumstantial factors affect women's emotional journeys during their abortion …

CONTEXT: The experiences of women who have negative emotional outcomes, including
regret, following an abortion have received little research attention. Qualitative research can …

Objective To compare the psychological trauma reactions of women who had either a
miscarriage or an induced abortion, in the 2 years after the event. Further, to identify …