Having an induced abortion in itself does not raise a female's chances of developing mental health problems, says a report, claimed to be the largest and most comprehensive ever, published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AOMRC), UK. The authors added that whether the pregnant woman decides to have an abortion or proceed with her pregnancy has no impact on health subsequent mental health.
The review, carried out by the NCCMH (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists), was commissioned by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
The Steering Group sifted through 180 potential published studies from 1990 to 2011 and eventually included 44.
The Review concluded that:
The authors say future practice and research should concentrate on providing support for all females who have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy.
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The review, carried out by the NCCMH (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists), was commissioned by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
The Steering Group sifted through 180 potential published studies from 1990 to 2011 and eventually included 44.
The Review concluded that:
- When a woman has an unwanted pregnancy, her chances of developing mental health problems are increased.
- Terminating an unwanted pregnancy with abortion does not result in a higher risk of mental health problems, compared to seeing that (unwanted) pregnancy to full term.
- What does have an impact on whether a woman who has an induced abortion subsequently might have mental health problems is her mental health history, i.e. a woman with a history of mental health problems has a greater risk of developing mental health problems after an abortion compared to a woman with no history of mental health problems who has an abortion.
- If a woman has a negative overall attitude to abortions, and then has one, there is a greater risk of her having mental health problems afterwards.
- Women who are under pressure from their partners to have an abortion are more likely to have mental health problems, compared to women who abort without such pressure.
- The review added that some other stressful life events may increase a woman's risk of having mental health problems after an abortion.
The authors say future practice and research should concentrate on providing support for all females who have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy.
Read More: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239011.php
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