| Safe & Unsafe Abortion |
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Unsafe Abortion Unsafe abortion is performed by untrained people using dangerous methods, which often fail, in unsterile conditions. Methods used include: • herbs or drugs, including alcohol. • physical damage e.g. massage, falls. • pushing substances into the uterus e.g. soap, bleach. • pushing objects into the uterus e.g. a stick, rubber tubing, wire, coat hangers. Women who have abortions in this way can suffer: • incomplete abortion leading to septicaemia • infection • severe bleeding • infertility • psychological damage • death (the WHO estimates that 200 women a day die from unsafe abortions) Safe Abortion Safe abortion is performed by trained professionals using safe, effective methods in sterile conditions. Methods used include: • drugs • simple operations • induced labour |
