Index

Introductory Material

Editor's Introduction

Editor's Discussion of Key Research Findings and Conclusions

Standard of Care for Abortion

Abortion Procedures - Standards and Guidelines

Informed Consent

Abortion Decision-Making

General Background Studies

Crisis Theory

Pregnancy as a Crisis

Pregnancy Reactions/Unwanted Pregnancy

Characteristics of Women Having Induced Abortion

Abortion Decision Making - Role of Males

Adoption as An Option

Psychological Effects of Abortion

Validity of Studies

Risk Factors for Adverse Emotional Consequences of Abortion

Post-Abortion Stress/Trauma/Post-Abortion Syndrome

Grief and Loss

General Background Studies

Grief and Loss Following Abortion

Guilt

Guilt -- General Background Studies

Abortion-Related Guilt/Regret/Violation of Conscience or Belief

Ambivalence or Inner Conflict

Anxiety

Intrusion/Avoidance/Dreams/Nightmares

Denial

Dissociation

Narcissism

Self-Image

Self-Punishment (Masochism) or Punishment of Others (Sadism)

Depression

General Background Studies

Abortion-Related Depression

Depression Shortly Prior to Abortion

Depression During Subsequent Pregnancies

Anniversary Depressive Reactions

Depressive Reactions from Genetic Abortion

Short Term Depressive Reactions

Long Term Depressive Reactions

Psychiatric or Psychological Hospitalization or Consultation

Self-Destructive Behavior

Suicide

Accidents

Repeat Abortions

Eating Disorders

Substance Abuse

General Background Studies (Substance Abuse)

Substance Abuse and Induced Abortion

Smoking

Long-Terms Effects of Abortion

Replacement Pregnancies/Rapid Repeat Pregnancies After Abortion

Sterilization

Impact of Abortion On Others

Men And Abortion

Abortion=s Impact on Siblings

Impact of Abortion on Marriage and Family

Violence

"Wantedness" as a Factor in Child Abuse

Child Abuse and Its Relationship to Abortion

Child Neglect or Failure to Bond

Family Violence and Abortion

Abortion as a Risk Factor for Violence During Pregnancy

Homicide of Women During and Following Pregnancy

Sexual Assault Pregnancy and Abortion

Rape

Incest

Second and Third Trimester Abortion

Social Effects and Implications of Abortion

Outcome - Refused Abortions

Sex Selection Abortion

Genetic Engineering

Deterioration of Economic and Social Conditions Following Abortion

Abortion and Race or Poverty

Abortion and Religion

Decline of Religious Involvement After Abortion

Physical Effects of Abortion

Abortion Technique and Its Relationship to Adverse Physical Effects

Short Term Complications and Other Aspects of Morbidity

Immediate Physical Complications

Cervical Injuries

Perforated Uterus

Pain in Women

Acute Pain

Chronic Pain

Organ or System Failure

Cerebrovascular Diseases (Stroke)

Circulatory Diseases

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Infection Associated With Abortion

Septic Abortion

Acute Renal Failure from Septic Abortion

Autoimmune Disease

Endometritis

Genital Tract Infection

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

General Background Studies

Abortion-Related Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Bacterial Vaginosis

Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection

Gonnorhea

HIV/AIDS

Hepatitis

Use of Antibiotics in Connection With Induced Abortion

Impact on Later Pregnancies

Secondary Infertility

Uterine Fibroids

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Hypertension (High-Blood Pressure)

Ectopic Pregnancy

Placenta Previa/Aburuptio Placentae/Retained Placenta

Subsequent Miscarriage, Premature Birth or Low Birth Weight

Neonatal Infection

Intraamniotic Infection

Subsequent Fetal Malformation/Birth Defects

Cancer Risk Associated With Abortion

General Studies

Breast Cancer

Protective Effect of Early Childbirth

Induced Abortion as an Independent Risk Factor

Cervical Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Endometrial Cancer

Lung Cancer

Colon and Rectal Cancer

Other Cancers

Abortion and Maternal Mortality

Maternal Death from Abortion

Pregnancy-Associated Mortality

Adolescents and Abortion

Adolescent Developmental Issues

Abortion Decision-Making Among Adolescents

Pregnant Teenagers -- Reliance on Others to Make Pregnancy Resolution Decisions

Adolescent Abortion and Parental Involvement

Parental Notice or Consent

Effect of Parental Involvement Laws

Necessity of Parental Involvement

Family Estrangement

Parental Reaction to Pregnancy

Profile of Adolescents Not Disclosing Pregnancy or Abortion to Parents

Availability of Financial Resources as a Factor

Adolescent Violation of Conscience or Belief

Adolescent Long Term Psychological Sequelae

Adolescent Demographic Data

Differential Physical Complications of Adolescent Abortion

Adolescent Risk of Breast Cancer