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	"For example, health professionals involved in pre- and postabortion counseling and treatment may find value in identifying the risk factors to having adverse mental health outcomes after an abortion; including preexisting mental health conditions."		"For example, health professionals involved in pre- and postabortion counseling and treatment may find value in identifying the risk factors to having adverse mental health outcomes after an abortion; including preexisting mental health conditions."

			== Graded as a Weak and Unreliable Review ==
			An independent research group, the Database for Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, which evaluates systematic reviews concluded that the [ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0026954/ "reliability of the authors' conclusions is unclear"] due to numerous weaknesses in the authors' methodology.


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	In the most recent study, now THE best study, which was not reviewed in the ''Contraception'' review, Fergusson states in his conclusions:		In the most recent study, now THE best study, which was not reviewed in the ''Contraception'' review, Fergusson states in his conclusions:

	:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental		:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.

	health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.

	This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:		This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:

	We should remember that in the science of medicine, the onus of proof lies with those who perform or support any medical or surgical procedure to show beyond reasonable doubt that the procedure is both safe and therapeutic. There are no proven psychiatric indications for abortion. The best evidence shows abortion is contraindicated in major psychiatric illness. There is no good evidence that abortion is therapeutic for any medical conditions with possible rare exceptions. In fact, there are no proven medical, psychological, or social benefits. . . . If abortion was a drug or any other surgical procedure about which so many doubts have been raised regarding its safety and therapeutic effectiveness, it would have been taken off the market long ago.		:We should remember that in the science of medicine, the onus of proof lies with those who perform or support any medical or surgical procedure to show beyond reasonable doubt that the procedure is both safe and therapeutic. There are no proven psychiatric indications for abortion. The best evidence shows abortion is contraindicated in major psychiatric illness. There is no good evidence that abortion is therapeutic for any medical conditions with possible rare exceptions. In fact, there are no proven medical, psychological, or social benefits. . . . If abortion was a drug or any other surgical procedure about which so many doubts have been raised regarding its safety and therapeutic effectiveness, it would have been taken off the market long ago.

	<br> In analzying all of the literature on abortion, these three distinct points should always be kept in mind		<br> In analzying all of the literature on abortion, these three distinct points should always be kept in mind
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	== Some Preliminary Criticisms ==		== Some Preliminary Criticisms ==

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	:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."		:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."

			"Lingering post-abortion feelings of sadness, guilt, regret, and depression appear to occur in only a minority of women."


			"For example, health professionals involved in pre- and postabortion counseling and treatment may find value in identifying the risk factors to having adverse mental health outcomes after an abortion; including preexisting mental health conditions."

	== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==		== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==

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	:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental		:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental

	health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some ~~<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.merchantos.com <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">pos systems</span>]~~ studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.		health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.

	This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:		This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:
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	3) Five quality indicators were employed to derive the ratings of each study from “Excellent” to “Very Poor”. These indicators were each deemed met or not met by the raters of the studies. However, no explanation is given for the extent to which evidence of the indicator had to be present in order to be marked as “met”. This leaves the evaluation method open to considerable bias. There is no way that several of the studies listed as “Very Good” would have met 4 out of 5 of the quality indicators necessary for the rating if rated by an objective evaluator who was not invested in deriving a conclusion that is consonant with pro-choice ideology. Similarly, studies rated as “Fair” such as the one by Fergusson and colleagues published in 2006 would have been rated higher by an objective evaluator.		3) Five quality indicators were employed to derive the ratings of each study from “Excellent” to “Very Poor”. These indicators were each deemed met or not met by the raters of the studies. However, no explanation is given for the extent to which evidence of the indicator had to be present in order to be marked as “met”. This leaves the evaluation method open to considerable bias. There is no way that several of the studies listed as “Very Good” would have met 4 out of 5 of the quality indicators necessary for the rating if rated by an objective evaluator who was not invested in deriving a conclusion that is consonant with pro-choice ideology. Similarly, studies rated as “Fair” such as the one by Fergusson and colleagues published in 2006 would have been rated higher by an objective evaluator.

	4) The review “missed” numerous high quality studies that meet their inclusion criteria. The result is an extremely biased selection. A sampling of the ignored <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.OutdoorFountains.com <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important;text-decoration:none;">outdoor fountains</span>] studies is provided below.		4) The review “missed” numerous high quality studies that meet their inclusion criteria. The result is an extremely biased selection. A sampling of the ignored studies is provided below.

	*Coleman, P. K. (2006). Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence Through Abortion versus Childbirth: Individual and Family Predictors and Consequences. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 903-911.		*Coleman, P. K. (2006). Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence Through Abortion versus Childbirth: Individual and Family Predictors and Consequences. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 903-911.

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	== Author's Conclusions ==		== Author's Conclusions ==

	:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."  ~~[http://www.thediamondtrade.com/ diamond buyer]~~		:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."

	== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==		== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==

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	3) Five quality indicators were employed to derive the ratings of each study from “Excellent” to “Very Poor”. These indicators were each deemed met or not met by the raters of the studies. However, no explanation is given for the extent to which evidence of the indicator had to be present in order to be marked as “met”. This leaves the evaluation method open to considerable bias. There is no way that several of the studies listed as “Very Good” would have met 4 out of 5 of the quality indicators necessary for the rating if rated by an objective evaluator who was not invested in deriving a conclusion that is consonant with pro-choice ideology. Similarly, studies rated as “Fair” such as the one by Fergusson and colleagues published in 2006 would have been rated higher by an objective evaluator.		3) Five quality indicators were employed to derive the ratings of each study from “Excellent” to “Very Poor”. These indicators were each deemed met or not met by the raters of the studies. However, no explanation is given for the extent to which evidence of the indicator had to be present in order to be marked as “met”. This leaves the evaluation method open to considerable bias. There is no way that several of the studies listed as “Very Good” would have met 4 out of 5 of the quality indicators necessary for the rating if rated by an objective evaluator who was not invested in deriving a conclusion that is consonant with pro-choice ideology. Similarly, studies rated as “Fair” such as the one by Fergusson and colleagues published in 2006 would have been rated higher by an objective evaluator.

	4) The review “missed” numerous high quality studies that meet their inclusion criteria. The result is an extremely biased selection. A sampling of the ignored studies is provided below.		4) The review “missed” numerous high quality studies that meet their inclusion criteria. The result is an extremely biased selection. A sampling of the ignored <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.OutdoorFountains.com <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important;text-decoration:none;">outdoor fountains</span>] studies is provided below.

	*Coleman, P. K. (2006). Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence Through Abortion versus Childbirth: Individual and Family Predictors and Consequences. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 903-911.		*Coleman, P. K. (2006). Resolution of Unwanted Pregnancy During Adolescence Through Abortion versus Childbirth: Individual and Family Predictors and Consequences. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35, 903-911.

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	== Author's Conclusions ==		== Author's Conclusions ==

	:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."		:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."  [http://www.thediamondtrade.com/ diamond buyer]

	== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==		== Presumption -- Neutral is good enough ==

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	:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental		:In general, there is no evidence in the literature on abortion and mental health that suggests that abortion reduces the mental

	health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.		health risks of unwanted or mistimed pregnancy. Although some <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.merchantos.com <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">pos systems</span>] studies have concluded that abortion has neutral effects on mental health, no study has reported that exposure to abortion reduces mental health risks.

	This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:		This echoes the a point well articulated by Dr. Philip Ney:

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	Journal: ''Contraception'' 78(2008) 436-450'''		Journal: ''Contraception'' 78(2008) 436-450'''

	==Author's Conclusions==		== Author's Conclusions ==
	:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."

			:"A clear trend emerges from this systematic review: the highest quality studies had findings that were mostly neutral, suggesting few, if any, differences between women who had abortions and their respective comparison groups in terms of mental health sequelae. Conversely, studies with the most flawed methodology found negative mental health sequelae of abortion."

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	See also [Nada L. Stotland]		See also [[Nada L. Stotland]]