LifeCare Center For Women After Abortion

If you are hurting from a past abortion you may be suffering from Post Abortion Syndrome (PAS). PAS is a post traumatic disorder that commonly occurs in women who have had one or more abortions. Abortion can often result in stress, trauma, and long-lasting effects that need to be resolved.

Below are some common symptoms of PAS. These symptoms will vary in degree according to the women, ranging from mile, moderate, to strong.

1. Physical Symptoms

Eating disorders
Sexual problems
Cervical pain
Sterility
Miscarriages
Tubal pregnancies

2. Behavioral Symptoms

Promiscuity
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders
Substance abuse
Workaholism
Sexual dysfunction
Subsequent pregnancy to replace child

3. Emotional Symptoms

Guilt/shame
Emotional shutdown
Sadness
Untrusting
Sense of loss
Depression
Uncontrolled weeping
Self-hatred
Low self-esteem
Anger, rage
Dreams, flashbacks

4. Spiritual Symptoms

Inability to accept God's forgiveness
Feeling condemned
Avoidance of church services if message relates to abortion

To evaluate if you might have PAS please take the Post Abortion Stress Test.

Visit our Helpful Links page for additional information on Post Abortion Syndrome.

There is help and you are not alone. Please contact us and talk to a counselor. You have several options: e-mail, call, or come by our office for help. We are waiting.

121 East Second Street • Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(785) 242-4500
hope@lifecarecenter.org