Abortion can have long-term negative physical and psychological effects on women.

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Abortion can have long-term negative physical and psychological effects on women.

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Opposed voting positions

Allow DoD service members access to abortion care nationwide
Allow women to travel to other states to receive abortion care
Provide nationwide access to abortion for Veterans in qualifying situations, regardless of state restrictions
Allow access to FDA approved prescription medication abortion
Allow abortions when pregnancy was a result of rape
Guarantee abortion access with no exceptions
Allow abortions for pregnancies with medical complications

Opposing arguments

Many women report feeling relief after an abortion and do not experience significant long-term psychological effects. The experience varies greatly among individuals.
Numerous studies show that when performed legally and safely, abortion has a low risk of long-term physical and mental health effects.
Carrying an unwanted pregnancy to term has been shown to have more significant negative mental health effects than having an abortion.

Supported voting positions

Ban abortion completely

Supporting arguments

There is a correlation between abortions and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Women can experience social isolation and strain in their relationships after an abortion.
Abortions can increase complications in future pregnancies.
Some women experience similar symptoms to PTSD after abortion.

Voting issues

Abortion regulation

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Ban abortion completely

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