The effect of receiving versus being denied an abortion on making and achieving aspirational 5-year life plans.

Molly A McCarthyUshma UpadhyayLauren RalphM Antonia BiggsDiana Greene Foster

Published in: BMJ sexual & reproductive health (2020)

Soon after abortion-seeking, women denied a wanted abortion were less optimistic about their long-term futures than women who received a wanted abortion. Abortion access can help women set positive long-term goals.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
mental health
insulin resistance
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
global health