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As with any medical procedure, you have a right to know all of the risks and any other information that might affect your decision to have an abortion. However, if you don't ask for this information you may forfeit that right.

Here are some important issues you will want to discuss before you sign the doctor's consent form to have an abortion.

1.) Will it hurt?

2.) What options and supportive services are available to me if I choose to not abort?

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3.) What is the unborn child like right now? What can it do? What can it feel?

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4.) What are the chances that I will experience any of the following problems?

Physical ___ Retained Products of        Conception ___ Damage to the Cervix ___ Hemorrhage ___ Infection ___ Perforation of the Uterus ___ Sterility ___ Complications of         Future Pregnancies

Psychological ___ Depression ___ Anniversary Syndrome ___ Sexual Dysfunction ___ Suicidal Thoughts ___ Interference with         Personal Relationships

5.) Will you treat me for complications?

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6.) If I need to be hospitalized, at which hospital do you have privileges?

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