Systematic reviews of the scientific literature have concluded that that there are no difference in the long-term mental health of women who obtain induced abortions as compared to women in appropriate control groups.
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Reportedly, the idea for the review was conceived by Reagan advisors Dinesh D'Souza and Gary Bauer as a means of "rejuvenating" the pro-life movement by producing evidence of the risks of abortion.
The scientific consensus is that abortion does not increase the risk of any mental health problems.
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