Unwanted Pregnancies Put Turkmen Women in Dangerous Situations

Women in Turkmenistan have limited options for terminating unwanted pregnancies, with the law allowing only five weeks. Those who discover their pregnancy later must give birth or seek illegal, dangerous methods. Doctors warn of severe health risks and fatalities due to clandestine abortions, which have become a lucrative underground trade.

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