In the general state of humanity, few topics are as important from a long-term societal perspective as abortion. Even more important and controversial is the controversial topic of whether or not a woman will experience any long-term psychological effects or disorders after this abortion. This topic has been hotly debated, with valid arguments made by both sides. It is important that we all address these impacts, especially since approximately 33% of women will have an abortion before the age of forty-five. This often contested subject has many aspects. The main ideas I researched were whether or not abortion leads to a higher risk of mental health problems, whether or not "post-abortion syndrome" is a relevant medical term, and whether it actually affects a large number of women, and whether having an abortion during adolescence puts the individual at higher risk of developing these psychological problems. With concrete evidence from numerous studies and research, it has become clear that although every time a woman chooses to abort her pregnancy, it is possible that mental health issues may arise, but there are no guarantees that long-term damage will occur. , I researched whether or not terminating a pregnancy had a significant effect on a woman's mental health. Since the debate arose during the Reagan era, many scholars have disagreed on the conclusion on this subject. There is general consensus in the academic community that a woman may experience a range of emotions after terminating her pregnancy, such as: guilt, depression, remorse, or helplessness. One of the main arguments made by researchers who believe that abortion does not affect a woman's mental health is that... middle of article...... e, Ellie. Abortion, maternity and mental health: medicalizing reproduction in the United States and Great Britain. Hawthorne, NY: Aldine De Gruyter, 2003. Print.Major, B. “Abortion and Mental Health: Assessing the Evidence.” 2009: 863-890. Premier Academic Research. Internet. April 6, 2011. Steinberg, Julia R. and Lawrence B. Finer. “Examining the association between abortion history and current mental health: a reanalysis of the National Comorbidity Survey using a common risk factor model.” Social Sciences and Medicine 72.1 2011: 72-82. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. April 7, 2011.Warren, Jocelyn T., S. Marie Harvey and Jillian T. Henderson. "Do depression and low self-esteem follow teenage abortion? Evidence from a national study." Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health 42.4. 2010: 230-235. Premier Academic Research. EBSCO. Internet. April 7. 2011.