Bust Myths About Abortion
Dish out the facts this holiday season.
Winter holidays often mean gathering with family and friends who might be misinformed about reproductive rights, so we created this guide to arm you with the facts to fight your great uncle’s fake news monologues around the dinner table.
By shutting down harmful myths about abortion care this holiday season, you can help further our mission to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
And please share some of these graphics on social media to help your friends face challenging conversations too.
Myth #1
Myth: Abortion causes breast cancer.
Fact: The American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and other experts have all released statements saying there is no link between breast cancer and abortion.
Myth #2
Myth: Most people regret their abortions.
Fact: Over 95% of women surveyed five years after having an abortion reported that it was the right decision for them. Only you and your chosen health care professional can make the choice that’s right for you, your health, and your life.
Myth #3
Myth: Emergency contraception and medication abortions are the same thing.
Fact: Emergency contraceptive pills prevent a pregnancy from occurring. Medication abortion pills are prescribed to end a pregnancy. They are not the same thing.
Myth #4
Myth: The only valid reason for an abortion is a major physical health concern.
Fact: There are many reasons why people seek abortions – including challenges like economic hardships, relationship issues, or a need to focus on other children – and they’re all valid.
Myth #5
Myth: If you have an abortion it’s hard to get pregnant again in the future.
Fact: According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, evidence has shown that abortion is not associated with a higher risk of infertility and people can get pregnant immediately after having an abortion.
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