Could Elective Abortion Precipitate Mental Health Consequences in Its Recipients and Providers?

Abstract

Background: Although elective abortion is an accepted legalized medical procedure, its effects on the mental wellbeing of its recipients and providers need further exploration. The purpose of this article is to review the subsequent mental disorders that could occur in the recipients and performers of elective abortion Methods: Literature review Results: Elective abortion could precipitate mental disorder in the recipients and performers of that procedure. Conclusion: Refraining from performing elective abortion could prevent the occurrence of mental disorders in the recipient and performer of that procedure. Journal of Depression and Anxiety Jo urna l o f D e pr essio n a n d A nxiety

Is the Fetus an Unborn Baby? The Moral Dilemma of Reproductive Rights: A Commentary

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