BPAS: Women considering abortion "should be reassured" by AMRC report into abortion and mental health

Thursday, 8 December 2011 1:21 PM

bpas comment on publication of Academy of Medical Royal Colleges review on mental health and abortion

bpas Medical Director Patricia Lohr said:

‘bpas welcomes this considered and thoughtful review which shows that having an abortion is no greater risk to a woman’s health than continuing a pregnancy. Women considering abortion should be reassured that their decision is not likely to have an adverse effect on their mental health.’

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