Most literature on elective abortions suggest that there are few negative psychological effects from the procedure. One study concludes that "women without gross current psychiatric illness can usually take the procedure in stride." The experience of Spaulding and Cavenar, however, contrasts sharply with this study and others: "We have seen a number of patients who did have emotional difficulties after a therapeutic abortion."
Most literature on elective abortions suggest that there are few negative psychological effects from the procedure. One study concludes that "women without gross current psychiatric illness can usually take the procedure in stride." The experience of Spaulding and Cavenar, however, contrasts sharply with this study and others: "We have seen a number of patients who did have emotional difficulties after a therapeutic abortion."