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Respecting a woman's choice during abortion counseling, including ultrasound viewing and method selection, enhances satisfaction. Professional team support and regular meetings are crucial for psychological well-being.

Keywords:

Abortion Accompagnement Avortement Choice Choix Effets psychologiques Entretiens Femmes IVG Induced Practice guidelines Psychological effects Psychological support Recommandations Satisfaction Women's counseling Women's satisfaction

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Psychological Support
Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

Abortion counseling requires careful consideration of women's psychological experiences.
Orthogenic teams, involved in patient care, benefit from understanding psychological dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide recommendations for counseling women seeking abortions.
To explore the psychological experiences of healthcare teams involved in abortion care.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive bibliographic search was conducted across major medical databases (Medline, PubMed, Cochrane) and other relevant sources.
The literature review covered publications from 1990 to 2016.

Main Results:

Respecting patient autonomy regarding ultrasound viewing and abortion timing is recommended.
Women's satisfaction increases when offered a choice of abortion methods, available across gestational ages.
No link was found between induced abortion and increased psychiatric disorders.
Regular professional team meetings are beneficial and should be implemented.

Conclusions:

Enhancing psychological support involves active listening and respecting women's decisions.
Collaborative, team-based approaches are essential for effective patient care and professional well-being.