Breast cancer:

At least two-thirds of the reputable studies point to abortion as a leading causes.  The risk almost doubles after one & increases from there.  The earlier in the pregnancy the greater the risk.

Cervical, ovarian & liver cancer:

One abortion equates to a 2.3 relative risk, compared to non-aborted women, with 2 or more equating to a 4.92 relative risk.  Elevated risks of ovarian and liver cancer have also been linked to single and multiple abortions; due to disruption of the hormonal changes & untreated cervical damage.

Cervical lacerations:

Lacerations requiring sutures occur in at least 1% of first trimester abortions. Lesser lacerations, or micro fractures, which are not normally treated may result in long term damage. This may result in subsequent cervical incompetence & premature delivery & labor complications. The risk is greater for teenagers, second trimester abortions, & when laminaria is not used for dilation of the cervix.

Death:

Primary causes are hemorrhage, infection, embolism, anesthesia & undiagnosed ectopic pregnancies. Legal abortion is reported as the 5th leading cause of maternal death in the United States, though it is recognized that most abortion related deaths are not officially reported as such. (Christin Gilbert died here just last year.  Tapes of the 911 call detail the calloused disregard for her life as the ambulance dispatcher is begged to not run the siren or turn on the lights.)

Ectopic pregnancy:

Increased risk of subsequent ectopic pregnancies which are life threatening & may result in reduced fertility.

Endometritis:

A risk for all women, but especially teenagers, who are 2.5 times more likely than women 20-29 to acquire endometritis following abortion.

Handicapped newborns in later pregnancies:

Cervical & uterine damage increase the risk of premature delivery;&nbs, labor complications & abnormal development nbsp;of the placenta - the leading causes of handicaps among newborns.

Pelvic inflammatory disease:

Potentially life threatening, this can lead to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy & reduced fertility.  Of patients who have a chlamydia infection, 23% will develop PID within 4 weeks. Studies show that 20 to 27% of abortive women have chamydia.  Approximately 5% of patients not infected develop a infection within 4 weeks after a first trimester abortion.

Perforated uterus:

Between 2 & 3% suffer perforation of the uterus with the risk increasing for those who have previously given birth & those who receive general anesthesia.  This can result in pregnancy complications later & develop into problems requiring a hysterectomy.

Peritonitis:

Inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity causing severe abdominal pain & death if not treated.

Placenta previa:

The risk of this in later pregnancies (life threatening for both mother & child) increase by 7 to 15 fold.  Abnormal development of the placenta due to uterine damage increases the risk of fetal malformation, perinatal death & excessive bleeding during labor.

Approximately 10% of women suffer immediate complications, of which approximately 1/5 (2%) are life threatening. The 9 most common are: infection, excessive bleeding, embolism, ripping or perforation of the uterus, anesthesia complications, convulsions, hemorrhage, cervical injury & endotoxic shock. The most common "minor" complications include: infection, bleeding, fever, second degree burns, chronic abdominal pain, vomiting, gastro-intestinal disturbances & Rh sensitization.

Teenagers account for about 30% of all abortions & are at much higher risk of suffering complications. This is true of immediate complications & long-term reproductive damage. Approximately 45% are repeat aborters;  with some using the procedure as a means of birth-control and having as many as 6 in their 20’s.  Risks significantly increase for repeaters.

The emotional damage is extensive as well.  A high percentage of relationships & marriages end after abortions due to “lack of trust” &/or anger.  Some women experience the “crying child syndrome” - hearing a child crying in the night that they can never find to comfort.  Many experience self-hate, loathing & lack of self-respect.  Others consider & sometimes succeed in suicide.  I’ve heard of cases where counseling was needed even after more than 30 years had passed since an abortion.

Most of this information came from abortionfacts.com.  However, it is solidly substantiated by reports I have been receiving since I began witnessing.  Life Dynamics “Blackmon Wall” details the deaths of many women due to abortions.  Pro-Life Enews is another good source.  These brief excerpts are only intended to highlight the many possibilities.