Women who are negatively affected by an abortion may experience any of the following mental health problems: anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, substance use/abuse, and/or increased risk of suicide. A recent literature review indicates that 8-40% of women experience anxiety in the aftermath of abortion, with up to 30% of women suffering from clinical levels of anxiety and/or high levels of generalized stress at one month post-abortion.

Internet Journal of Mental Health, 2007

Coleman, P, Rue, V M., Spence, M. Intrapersonal Processes and Post-Abortion Relationship Challenges: A Review and Consolidation of Relevant Literature, Internet Journal of Mental Health; 2007, Vol. 4 Number 2.