[Induced abortion--a critical life change event].

In the present survey the psychic and physical mastering of abortion is considered to be a subject of the research of a "critical life-event". Special interest was devoted to the consequences of the process of mastering before and after abortion on the mental and physical condition of the examined human females (n = 39). The diagnosis showed that especially before abortion in a time of a serious state of inner conflict, interference concerning the physical condition and psyche of women arise, while actually after abortion the mood is more euphoric. The inconvenience increased in dependence on experience of social welfare and support. Three months after abortion specific complaints such as pains in the lower abdomen, bleeding and sudden urge to cry occur. The administration of contraception after abortion is becoming significantly safer.