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abortion: the real war on women

Have you ever heard an abortion supporter flaunt the expression "war on women" when referring to pro-life efforts? Or seen something like this when driving past your state capitol?

Well, you're not alone, but this expression can easily be turned on those who support abortion by knowing key facts about the impact of abortion on women in the U.S. and across the globe. Take a minute to read our list of reasons why abortion is the REAL war on women and why it is a digression for women in society.

1. Since 1973 in the United States, approximately 57,000,000 abortions were performed. Assuming about half of the population is female, 28,500,000 girls were killed and not given a chance because of abortion.
2. 64% of American women who abort report feeling pressured to do so by others.1
3. Abortion has created a culture where women who choose to have a family are not given the resources they need such as proper, affordable day cares, education programs that can work well with family life, even changing tables or breast feeding rooms in public places.
4. Abortion allows a woman to become a disposable sex object in abusive relationships by providing men with a way out that will not cost a lot. It can also allow sexual abusers to cover their tracks and give them the ability to continue abusing the woman.
5. Studies have shown that abortion increases a woman's risk of breast cancer by 44%.2
6. Women have been killed by abortionists. In July 2012 at a Planned Parenthood, 24-year-old Tonya Reaves and her preborn baby were killed. It is said that the abortionist ripped a hole in her uterus and she died several hours later from hemorrhaging.3
7. Women have a 6 times greater risk of suicide after an abortion.4
8. Abortion can cause a woman to become infertile and may prevent her from having a family in the future. One study shows that abortion increases a woman's risk of future miscarriage by 60%.5
9. Women regret having abortions. Most women seek abortion when they are stressed, afraid and not in a calm state of mind. 84% of women report feeling as if abortion was their only choice. Many women suffer for years with regret and painful memories.
10. Studies show that abortion causes a 65% increased risk of long-term clinical depression.7

This is just 10 of many reasons why abortion is the real war on women. Don't be fooled by the rhetoric. Know the facts.