"Mental health symptom exacerbation after abortion, experts said, has little to do with the decision to end a pregnancy and is more likely linked to social and medical factors, including previous mental health history."

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After abortion, some people report worsening mental health. Experts say it's not about regret.

The feelings of depression may come from hormonal and physical changes that can follow pregnancy's end, but experts say more research is needed.

^{Mara Santilli, Rewire News Group (19th News)}