[Psychological and social characteristics of women having repeated induced abortions. A French study in three centers]. / Caractéristiques psychologiques et sociales des femmes qui ont des IVG itératives Enquête dans trois centres français.

ABSTRACT

Women having repeated induced abortions have social and affective difficulties. Pregnancy results from ineffective or erratic contraceptive practices. One woman out of two expresses the desire for a pregnancy and/or child. During childhood they frequently experienced unsatisfactory relationships with their parents and within the family.