• The most common reason women give is their personal circumstances, with 41.2% mentioning this.

• Overload is another major factor in considering an abortion, at 31.7%.
  
   
• Partnership problems, at 17.5%, also play a significant role in the pregnancy conflict.
  • In most cases, the father of the child is the first person a woman tells about her pregnancy. His reaction to the news usually has a strong influence on whether the woman feels confident or worried about the pregnancy.
  • When the man reacts negatively or hesitantly, many women feel as though they have to choose between their partner and the child.

The man plays a significant role in the pregnancy conflict:

His concerns and fears have a major influence on the woman’s attitude toward the pregnancy.

The online test "He Doesn’t Want the Child" offers support to women whose partners are opposed to the child. It aims to shed light on the man's perspective while also encouraging the woman to make a self-determined, free decision.

The test also asks the pregnant woman what she perceives as her partner's biggest concern regarding the pregnancy.

The responses were distributed as follows:

• 59% of men consider the timing for having a child to be unfavorable.
   
• 27% of men are uncertain due to material and financial concerns.
   
• 14% of men struggle with the fear of not being able to be a good father.

Many women turn to Profemina in the 5th week of pregnancy. This corresponds to the time when most women find out about their pregnancy due to a missed period.

However, the completed tests for the question "Am I Pregnant?" show that a pregnancy conflict often begins even earlier. These early concerns are reflected in the most-read Profemina articles, such as "Pregnant Without Having Sex?" or "Pregnant from Pre-ejaculate?"

The most pressing question on the minds of women visiting the Profemina website is:

"Am I pregnant?"

Given this, it’s no surprise that the online pregnancy test was the most frequently completed test in 2023.

Most women are looking for quick help and an answer to this one question—the confirmation of which could change everything in their lives. With the online pregnancy test, women can assess their physical symptoms to determine how likely it is that they are pregnant. Profemina then provides a personalized assessment through an automatically generated response.

Almost two-thirds of the women who completed the online pregnancy test said that a pregnancy would be problematic for them—or that they were unsure how they would respond to it.
 

In contrast, 36% of women said they would view a pregnancy as entirely positive.

The relatively high percentage in this group may be explained by the fact that the online pregnancy test is also used by women who are not facing a pregnancy conflict and who came across the Profemina test directly through a targeted Google search.

For most women, having a pregnancy confirmed is a major life event—one that can trigger a wide range of emotions and expectations. This is especially true for women experiencing a pregnancy conflict.

The Profemina First Aid Test is a counseling tool designed to support women at the very beginning of a pregnancy conflict. It focuses on how a woman is feeling in the moment and gently guides her toward possible next steps. Based on her responses, she receives immediate written feedback on screen—without needing to provide an email address.

As part of the test, women are also asked about their initial reaction to the pregnancy.

The responses are distributed as follows:

• 37% of women described the initial news of their pregnancy as shocking.

• Just under one-third reported feeling real fear.

• Another 28% described a mix of overwhelming emotions.

• Only 4% were initially happy about the pregnancy before fears and worries set in.

There are many questions related to abortion that women in a pregnancy conflict often face. Profemina addresses these questions with clear and informative answers—through various online tests and comprehensive information pages.

The most common questions asked about abortion are:

1. How late can I have an abortion?
2. What consequences might an abortion have?

When it comes to the potential consequences of abortion, 61% of women are primarily concerned with how it might affect their own bodies. 25% wonder about the emotional or psychological effects, and 14% think about the specific implications for the embryo.

The online test Can I Induce an Abortion Myself? is used by women who, for example, are afraid that others might find out about their pregnancy. The test addresses the concerns behind this question, providing support and educating the woman about the risks of self-induced abortion.

The results of this test reveal how deeply loneliness, fear, and shame are felt during a pregnancy conflict.

For instance, the majority of women using this online counseling service (66%) say they do not want anyone—even a doctor—to know about their pregnancy.

Only 15% are seeking an alternative method due to fear of a conventional abortion, while 19% feel they have no other choice because of legal reasons.

In addition to emotional responses, rational reasons also play a role in the decision-making process during a pregnancy conflict.

In Profemina’s abortion test, women have the opportunity to express these reasons.

When asked what might speak in favor of keeping the child, the following results emerged:

• 20 %  of women suspect that the pregnancy could also be an opportunity for their own personal growth.

• 26 % see the idea of holding their own child in their arms as a compelling reason to continue the pregnancy.

• 54 % are unsure whether they would be able to cope with an abortion or how they would process it afterward.

In the First Aid Test, women are asked what would help them the most in their difficult situation:

• 42 % of women want information about the options available to them.

• 41 % would like to simply organize their thoughts and receive helpful advice.

• 17 % wish for someone to stand by them during their conflict.

When a woman becomes unexpectedly pregnant, many urgent questions arise. In researching these topics online, many eventually come across Profemina.

The 10 most-read informational articles on profemina.org in 2023 were:

• Online Pregnancy Test – 95,609 views
• Until When Can You Have an Abortion? – 80,657 views
• Pregnancy Week Calculator – 60,514 views
• Pregnant From Petting – 56,803 views
• Cost of an Abortion (+Calculator) – 47,961 views
• Abortion – Yes or No? | Abortion test – 43,861 views
• Pregnant From Pre-Ejaculate – 43,077 views
• Abortion Pill: Medical Abortion With Mifegyne – 42,355 views
• Inducing an Abortion Yourself – 38,997 views
• Abortion: The 10 Most Common Questions About Terminating a Pregnancy – 29,603 views

According to Profemina's counseling statistics, the following were the most common internet search queries that brought women to profemina.org.

Out of a total of 169,802 data entries, the distribution was as follows:

• Am I Pregnant? – 32,544 searches
• How Late Can I Still Get an Abortion? – 17,800 searches
• Pregnant From Petting? – 14,664 searches
• Abortion – Yes or No? – 13,131 searches
• How Much Does an Abortion Cost? – 9,915 searches

The cause of a pregnancy conflict plays a crucial role in whether a woman decides to keep the child or have an abortion.

Additionally, the different counseling outcomes are likely influenced by how effectively the counseling and support can address the individual concerns of the pregnant women involved.

1. Financial Reasons:

• 74 % chose to keep their child.
• 26 % chose to have an abortion.

• When financial strain is the reason for a pregnancy conflict, concrete material support can be offered as part of the counseling. This provides effective help and, in most cases, contributes to resolving the conflict.

2. Relationship Problems:

• 73 % chose to keep their child.
• 27 % chose to have an abortion.

• In cases of relationship problems, counseling can provide significant relief and, by involving both partners, open up new perspectives. This often leads many women to choose to keep their child, as they find solutions to their most pressing concerns.

3. Biographical Reasons:

• 59 % chose to keep their child.
• 41 % chose to have an abortion.

• Biographical reasons carry particular weight for many women, as they cannot be immediately resolved through counseling—only the approach to them can be worked on. For example, if a career change is on the horizon, a woman may indeed have to choose between her child and her career—at least in the medium term.

4. Overload:

• 61 % chose to keep their child.
• 39 % chose to have an abortion.

• If overload is the main reason for the pregnancy conflict, Profemina can offer practical support. However, many women fear that a pregnancy and another child could further increase their burden. These concerns are difficult to fully resolve through counseling, which is why a relatively high number of women still choose to have an abortion.

The age of a pregnant woman is another factor that can have a significant influence on her decision in a pregnancy conflict.

The relatively high percentage of women in the 26 to 40 age group who choose to keep their child can be explained in part by the fact that women in this age group are typically most likely to become mothers in our society.