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Expert: Dr. Harriet Johnson - 9/23/2009


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Hello,=)
For one of my class assignments, i am required to conduct an interview about abortion... and these are my interview questions:

1. Which is the most common age group who undergoes abortion?

2. Is it true that abortion can lead to breast cancer and infertility?

3. Is medical abortion always successful?

4. Based on your opinion, should abortion be legalized? Why?

I would greatly appreciate it if you could answer these questions for me. Thank you! =D

Answer
Hi Klm,

1) 18-24 years is the most common age group for abortions.

2) Abortions cause no increased risk for breast cancer. Infertility only occurs when the procedure causes complications, such as scarring the uterus, or infections.

3) Medical abortions are 98% successful.

4) I believe abortion should be legal, for instance medical reasons where the mother's life is at risk. One life will be lost and one saved instead of 2 lives being lost. However I do not agree that abortions should be used as a form of contraception.  

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Dr. Harriet Johnson

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I have been an OB/GYN for 3 years and can help women of any age with their decision, answer questions on the procedures, the emotional perspective of abortion, problems, concerns and my personal experience etc. I am here to give help and advice with no interest in judging people what ever the situation may be.

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OB/GYN Physician for 3 years. I work very closely with abortion and all the issues that come with it. I myself have had an abortion and understand every aspect of it.

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Graduated from medical school with an MD degree and then went on to complete my residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. I am board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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