Serious complications after an abortion occur more frequently than is generally assumed

According to a report by the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), complications following use of the abortion pill are underreported, reports the Catholic News Agency.

While industry studies report serious problems in less than 0.5 percent of cases, independent research suggests that more than one in ten women experience serious complications such as bleeding, infection, or miscarriage.

The authors also criticize the media's indifference and the distorted classification of serious consequences as “minor.” Dr. Ingrid Skopová points out that she repeatedly encounters women who suffer from serious complaints after taking these pills.

In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) abolished the reporting requirement for complications, which, according to experts, leads to a further underestimation of the risks and distorts the statistics.

Experts also warn that without a personal medical examination, the pills can also be prescribed to women with advanced pregnancies or ectopic pregnancies, which can endanger the mother's life.

(mja)