Table 26
Number and Rate
of Reported Induced Abortions
with Any Mention of 
Subsequent Complication1
by Type of Subsequent Complication
Michigan Occurrences, 2021
Type of Subsequent Complications Number Rate
Total Subsequent Complications 132 43.9
Shock - -
Uterine Perforation 1 *
Cervical Laceration 1 *
Hemorrhage 9 3.0
Allergic Response - -
Death - -
Infection 3 *
Retained Products 31 10.3
Febrile - -
Failed Abortion 87 28.9
Other Complications 2 *

Note:  Abortions with at least one subsequent complication may not equal the sum of all the complications specified because women may have multiple complications reported.

Rate per 10,000 abortions.

*: Rate does not meet standards of precision or reliability.
-: A dash indicates quantity zero.

1This item is reported in compliance with statute MCL 333.2835(6)(c).
Source:  2021 File of Reported Induced Abortions Occurring in Michigan, Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.