5 Interesting Facts About Abortion |
Posted: July 25, 2022 |
As anti-abortion legislation is passed across the country, many Americans are concerned about the procedure's frequency, safety, and dependability. Here's a comprehensive snapshot of what abortion looks like in the United States today to answer some of these questions and dispel any misconceptions about the procedure. To begin with, abortion is regarded as one of the most common and safe procedures in the United States. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women in the country receive safe, effective abortions. 1. The abortion rate is decliningDespite the fact that abortion is extremely common in the United States, the total number of abortions has been decreasing year after year. The abortion rate in the United States fell by about 26% between 2006 and 2015. According to the CDC, this was the lowest level ever recorded. Experts believe the drop is due to easier access to birth control and increased awareness about unwanted pregnancies. The availability of better birth control and better access to birth control is most likely a contributing factor to the decline in abortions. Abortion rates fall as contraception becomes more widely available. 2. Abortions are considered to be very safe proceduresSerious problems or complications following an abortion are extremely rare. The first trimester is the safest time to have an abortion. Complications are much less likely, whether it's an infection, uterine perforation, or heavy bleeding. Mistakes are so uncommon that a 2015 study discovered that less than 1% of abortions performed in the first trimester result in complications. Giving birth is actually riskier than having an abortion. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the risk of death during childbirth is approximately 14 times greater than the risk of death during an abortion. 3. Younger women with financial problems are the normApproximately 60% of abortion recipients are in their twenties, 25% are in their thirties, and 12% are teenagers. More than half of women who have abortions have children. In addition, women with two children have a higher rate of abortion (33 percent) than women with one child (26 percent). The most frequently mentioned reason for induced abortion is the woman's concern about being able to provide for the children she already has. Access to birth control is extremely limited in poorer areas. As a result, the rate of unwanted pregnancies is higher, and abortion is much more common among poorer women. Women living below the federal poverty line accounted for nearly half of all abortions performed in 2014. 4. There are some types of abortion availableThere are various types of abortion, and which one you should have depends on how far along in your pregnancy you are. Before proceeding with any procedure, your doctor will need to confirm that the pregnancy is indeed in the uterus. Typically, it takes about 6 weeks to make that diagnosis. Once a doctor determines that the pregnancy is in the uterus, an abortion can be performed. Medication abortion, also known as "the abortion pill," involves taking pills that force the uterus to expel the pregnancy tissue, effectively ending the pregnancy. Medication abortion can be performed at home during the first 9 weeks of pregnancy, and is extremely efficient. It is up to 98 percent effective if done within the first 8 weeks. At 9 weeks, it is nearly 96 percent effective, and by 10 weeks, it is approximately 93 percent effective. There are also surgical — or in-clinic — abortions, in which a healthcare professional surgically removes the pregnancy from the uterus using medical instruments. Surgical abortions have been shown to be effective in 99 percent of cases. 5. Banning abortion won’t stop them from happeningThere are several reasons why women choose to terminate their pregnancies. The three most common reasons are that having a baby would interfere with the woman's work, education, or ability to care for their existing children; they couldn't afford a baby at the time, or they were concerned about another person. Prohibiting abortion will only increase women's financial, emotional, and physical stress while pushing more people into poverty. Furthermore, research has shown that restricting women's access to abortion does not prevent them from occurring. Abortion rates are roughly the same in countries where abortion is illegal and where it is legal. These rates in countries that prohibit abortion are 37 per 1,000 women and 34 per 1,000 in countries that allow abortions.
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