Should A Woman With Bipolar Disorder Have An Abortion?

Abortion is quite an easy choice to make for women who have money. In most cases it’s not such a matter of concern to have abortions for women but when they have medical conditions like bipolar disorder then it is necessary to understand all the pros and cons of abortion which can have intensely harming psychological consequences afterwards.

Women easily let go the psychological impact dangers which abortion raise. Often it is taken as a physical procedure which requires permission from a gynecologist but it is also necessary to consult a psychiatrist as well. Sometimes it is not easy to deal with the trauma after abortion and if you have weaker mental balance and medical history of being depressed then chances is higher of having a negative impact.

With the change in the status of abortion as legal it is now mere a simple procedure. However the psychological impacts still exist and it can have a severe effect on women with bipolar disorder. What possibilities you should know about will be discussed here.

The Negative Psychological Impact

Bipolar disorder as medically termed is,

"Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity or whether there is psychosis."

In simple terms women with bipolar disorder are prone to get mood swings which results into severe depression. What’s mote concerning is that many women are not aware of the condition. This raises probability of suffering from severe depression after abortion. The hidden risks are always there from abortion which you should openly discuss with your doctor. This condition is known by many terms like Post Abortion Syndrome, Post Abortion Stress, Post Abortion Trauma and Post Abortion Stress Syndrome.

What Stats Show

According to medical findings women with bipolar disorder has shown tendencies of self-destructive acts. Study conducted on 100 women who had Post Abortion Syndrome or PAS almost all of them had feeling of self-hatred, with drug abuse as second most common symptom followed by alcohol addiction. Also 28 % of these women attempted suicide.

You need to be careful if you see any PAS symptoms in someone. Common signs include depression, irritability, anxiety, low frustration tolerance, mood swings and violence. Withdrawal from relationships and sexual promiscuity are also signs of PAS. Any such sign should be dealt with vigilance.

What to do

If you have bipolar disorder then never think of going for abortion. It can become increasingly difficult for you to deal with the PAS. If you know someone who is being pressurized by others to undergo abortion even after suffering from this condition, try to explain them the consequences. Women with bipolar disorder cannot handle abortion stress and it is medically proven fact.

Be wise with your choice as it is going to impact your whole life and health. Consulting with family and doctors is the best way to deal with any abortion issue.

Abortion Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women, including abortions, physical examinations, family planning and counseling. Late Term Abortion Clinic.

Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women. http://www.womenscenter.com/