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Auricular Point Acupressure Therapy: A Safe and Effective Treatment for Postsurgical Abortion Recovery
Published on: February 3, 2026
[Women and the painful experience of therapeutic abortion]
C Gaudet1, N Séjourné, M-A Allard
1Centre d'études et de recherches en psychopathologie, université de Toulouse II - le Mirail, 5, allée Antonio-Machado, 31058 Toulouse, France.
Objective:
When the antenatal diagnosis reveals a serious anomaly of the fetus, the couple can envisage a therapeutic abortion. This qualitative study aims to bring a better understanding of emotional impact and perinatal grief after a therapeutic abortion.
Patients And Methods:
Seven women who have had a therapeutic abortion participated in a semidirective interview.
Results:
The analysis of the collected data reveals the psychological trauma caused by a therapeutic abortion, the significant distress of the mothers accentuated by omnipresent guilt feelings, persistent symptoms of depression and anxiety. Different reactions within the couple are perceived and can lead to marital conflict.
Discussion And Conclusion:
Results show a need for a psychological follow-up of the individual as well as the couple.
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