Kelvym A.

Macalintal December 17, 2022

BSN 1101

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ABORTION ON THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Restrictive abortion regulations can cause pain and stigma, as well as violate women's and

girls' human rights, such as the right to privacy and the right to non-discrimination and equality, while

also placing financial obligations on women and girls. Regulations that require women to travel to

obtain legal care, or that impose obligatory counselling or waiting periods, cause income loss and

other financial expenditures, and can make abortion unavailable to low-income women.

Before beginning an abortion, the pregnancy is confirmed. Ultrasonography is frequently used

to establish the age of the fetus however a health care practitioner's judgment can sometimes

determine the age during the first trimester. Women who have risk factors for abortion-related

complications (such as heart or lung disease, seizures, or a history of cesarean deliveries) may need

to be evaluated further. When scar tissue grows inside the uterus and/or the cervix, Asherman

syndrome (intrauterine adhesions or intrauterine synechiae) occurs. Tuberculosis and schistosomiasis

are less prevalent causes of these adhesions, which arise following uterine surgery or a dilatation and

curettage. This activity depicts the examination and management of Asherman syndrome and

describes the role of the interprofessional team in enhancing care for people suffering from this

condition. It can happen with or without hemorrhage following birth or voluntary pregnancy

termination. It happens less frequently following a dilation and curettage for a non-obstetrical

treatment for heavy bleeding, endometrial cancer sample, or endometrial polyp excision. It can also

happen after a uterine fibroid’s removal procedure. Specific methods to produce these adhesions

throughout the uterine cavity are the intended goal in individuals with persistent excessive uterine

bleeding (hypermenorrhea). These techniques are used to scar the endometrium and ablate it. In the

poor world, it may also occur due to infections from schistosomiasis or tuberculosis (genital)

Asherman syndrome (intrauterine adhesions or intrauterine synechiae) develops when scar

tissue accumulates inside the uterus and/or the cervix. Tuberculosis and schistosomiasis are fewer

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common causes of this disease. It can also occur after uterine surgery or a dilatation and curettage

procedure. Genetic, anatomical, immunological, hormonal, viral, and psychological factors all

contribute to spontaneous abortion. The diagnostic work-up used to decide treatment for patients who

have had a single or recurring spontaneous abortion is critical and must involve both primary and

secondary tests. Therapeutic techniques vary depending on the precise aetiology of miscarriage and

may include a combination of surgical and medicinal treatments.

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References

Abortion - Women's Health Issues - MSD Manual Consumer Version

https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/family-planning/abortion

Asherman Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448088/

Long-Term Health Effects - The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United

States - NCBI Bookshelf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507237/

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