Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy prior to viability. Reasons for abortion include financial or health issues, or as a way to end an unwanted pregnancy. Dealing with an abortion can be difficult emotionally and physically. Surveys show that for many women, abortion feels like their only choice rather than a real choice. Potential effects of abortion include sterility, miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, infections, loss of sexual interest, and regret. Those against abortion see it as selfish, immoral, against humanity akin to murder, and against religious beliefs as life is a gift from God.