Misconceptions of Abortion

Abortions are the most common surgical procedure completed on American females as well as the most stigmatized. There are a lot of controversies when it comes to abortion services. Some people agree that the woman has the right to make the decision, whereas others believe it is inhumane and should be banned. However, when it comes to making the decision to have an abortion, it's generally not an easy one.

Some of the common reasons why women choose to have an abortion include:

Finances

She alone, or with her partner, may not be financially prepared to take on this new addition.

Timing

This may include not being ready or not having planned on getting pregnant. It may also include those women who don't feel as though they are mature enough to take care of a baby.

Partner Related-Issues

Sometimes women choose to have an abortion due to getting pregnant with a new partner and not wanting to become a single parent. In some cases, the partner may not want the baby, or the partner is abusive.

Health Reasons

If a woman is having concerns about her own health or the health of the fetus, she may opt for an abortion. Using medication, drugs, alcohol, and other substances could be another reason someone may choose to have an abortion.

There are many misconceptions circulating in society about abortion including:

Form of Birth Control

A major misconception is that people use abortion as a form of birth control. There is a stigma around young women who choose abortions. Outsiders of the situation may think the mother is using this as an "easy way out". However, that is generally not the case. Choosing to have an abortion is an emotionally painful and difficult decision that is made with much thought on what is right for the baby. This decision may be made due to the reasons in the list above or even when contraception has failed. No form of contraception is 100% effective and "accidents" may happen. 

Affecting Fertility

Another misconception circulating involves all of the talks about abortions affecting future fertility. As long as the abortion is completed by a safe, legal, and reputable specialist, it is very rare that any future risk to fertility will be present. Most women return to their pre-pregnancy fertility soon after an abortion service. In some cases, women may see a delay in the return of their menstrual cycle, but this is nothing to be alarmed about. 

Higher Health Risks

Some people think that having an abortion can lead to higher health risks than if the women were to continue with the pregnancy and deliver. If there are concerns over the mother's health or the health of the fetus, it may be more of a risk to continue with childbirth over having an abortion. This is a discussion to have with your doctor or women's health specialist. However, it is always recommended to complete these services with a safe, legal, and reputable specialist.

Contact Our Women's Health Clinic

If you are looking for a reliable abortion clinic in the Fort Pierce, Stuart, Okeechobee, Melbourne, Vero Beach, or Port St. Lucie, FL areas, rely on the team at A Woman's World Medical Center Inc. Our team protects women’s access to safe abortion services and provide the utmost friendly care and atmosphere to make our patients feel relaxed and comfortable. We offer surgical services for those who are 3-15 weeks pregnant. Our women's health specialists believe vacuum aspirations are the safest procedure, but we also offer non-surgical procedures as well including an abortion pill.

Other than abortion services, we are a women's health clinic offering gynecology services including annual exams, injections, pregnancy tests, STD testing, IUDs, and much more. For more information or to schedule an appointment with us, contact our team today.