There is no such syndrome recognized by the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, or the National Association of Social Workers. The emotional effects for most women who abort early are short-lived and not severe. Women who have abortions have trouble conceiving later in life. Future pregnancies are not normally affected by a past abortion. Women are often pressured to have abortions by clinic personnel.
Clinic personnel are trained professionals who counsel women to make their own decisions.
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