A new long‑term study from the United States has revealed that a significant number of women continue to experience deep regret years after having an abortion, prompting fresh reflection on how society supports women who face crisis pregnancies.
Researchers tracked thousands of women over a period of years and found that around one in four reported persistent feelings of sadness, loss or regret long after the procedure. These emotional aftereffects were not fleeting, but endured well into later stages of life, even among women who had initially said they felt neutral or relieved.
