Table 22
Number, Percent and Rate of Reported Induced Abortions
with Any Mention of Immediate Complication1
by Type of Immediate Complication
Michigan Occurrences, 2023

Type of Immediate
Complications
2023 2020-2022
Number Rate

Number

Average Rate
Total Immediate Complications 16 5.1 15 5.0 1.7
Shock 1 * 2 0.7 *
Uterine Perforation - - - - -
Cervical Laceration 2 * 2 0.7 *
Hemorrhage 11 3.5 4 1.3 *
Allergic Response - - - - -
Death - - - - -
Infection 1 * - - -
Retained Products - - - - -
Febrile - - - - -
Other Complications 1 * - - -

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


*:Rate does not meet standards of precision or reliability.

-:A dash indicates quantity zero.

Rate is per 10,000 induced abortions performed.

1This item is reported in compliance with statute MCL 333.2835(6)(c).

Source:  2023 File of Reported Induced Abortions Occurring in Michigan, Division for Vital Records & Health Statistics, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.