Improving care for women with unwanted pregnancies

摘要

Past studies on the effect of an induced abortion on mental health have been mixed in terms of their quality, findings, and interpretation. Some have shown no harm while others have found associations with mental disorders. Last week, the world's largest, most comprehensive systematic review on mental health outcomes of abortion was published by the UK Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AMRC).The review claimed to provide a definitive answer: having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental health problems.