Shocking Facts About Abortion
Abortion as generally known is the medical process of ending a
pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. Research has
shed more light on the disadvantages of having an abortion.
According to The Foundation for Africa Cultural Heritage, cancer is
now one of the risks associated with undergoing an abortion.
According to FACH president, Dr. Nkechi Asogwa, many cases of breast
cancer have been linked to the aftermath of an abortion.
READ ALSO: How To Prevent Cancer In 7 Simple Steps
Asogwa further said that contraceptives and other birth control pills
that have been banned in the United States due to their side effects
were being shipped to Nigeria, adding that Nigerians deserve to be
told the medical risks involved in taking birth control pills, to
enable them to make informed choice.
According to her:
"When you terminate a pregnancy you end many ongoing processes in the
body such as the preparation of breast for the secretion of milk. So
the tissues that were cut off suddenly would become fragile and they
can trigger the formation of cancerous cells in the breast. There are
about five health implications attached to most of these drugs and
that was why they were banned in the West. But here, no one is asking
questions"
Bomedical scientist, Obianuju Ekeocha speaking at the forum also
warned that abortion might damage the womb and lead to future
infertility.
She called on the Federal Government to resist any pressure from
international partners to legalise abortion.
pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. Research has
shed more light on the disadvantages of having an abortion.
According to The Foundation for Africa Cultural Heritage, cancer is
now one of the risks associated with undergoing an abortion.
According to FACH president, Dr. Nkechi Asogwa, many cases of breast
cancer have been linked to the aftermath of an abortion.
READ ALSO: How To Prevent Cancer In 7 Simple Steps
Asogwa further said that contraceptives and other birth control pills
that have been banned in the United States due to their side effects
were being shipped to Nigeria, adding that Nigerians deserve to be
told the medical risks involved in taking birth control pills, to
enable them to make informed choice.
According to her:
"When you terminate a pregnancy you end many ongoing processes in the
body such as the preparation of breast for the secretion of milk. So
the tissues that were cut off suddenly would become fragile and they
can trigger the formation of cancerous cells in the breast. There are
about five health implications attached to most of these drugs and
that was why they were banned in the West. But here, no one is asking
questions"
Bomedical scientist, Obianuju Ekeocha speaking at the forum also
warned that abortion might damage the womb and lead to future
infertility.
She called on the Federal Government to resist any pressure from
international partners to legalise abortion.
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