Abortion is an invasive medical procedure, and while
doctors who are trained, with both the right equipment and facilities can minimize the
risks a woman faces when she has the procedure, there will always be risk. The
procedure is close to the Uterine artery, so blood loss and bleeding to death are
concerns. A condition called sepsis may occur where toxins from the excretory system
get into the bloodstream. Infections can occur, as with any medical procedure. There is
also often scarring, which can make it difficult for a woman to conceive a child in the
future, should she make the choice to have children later in life. These are the most
serious physical risks I am aware of, not taking into account the psychological effects
of having an abortion.
It's such a controversial issue it
is sometimes difficult to get medically reliable, unbiased facts. Here is one site from
the South Dakota Department of Health that I think is pretty
good.
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