An Overview and Discussion of The Studies A starting point if you want to look for the answers.  Kelli had this essay on the former Leftgrrl site. A Medscape comprehensive look at the problem. Assessing the Mental Health Impact of Induced Abortion   Recent APA Study Findings "Psychological Responses of Women After First-Trimester Abortion " Discussing the relationship between abortion and post abortion symptoms - no direct realtionship found.  The authors use "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" as a model for their research since PAS itself is not recognized or described medically.