Watch: Powerful video asks women to respond to one word: 'abortion'

A range of frank opinions are offered by the women aged 15-50

A 46 year old says: "Killing... but in some circumstances it could be ok" (Youtube)

A powerful new video has shown the responses that 50 different women have to the word ‘abortion’.

The video, by Cut, asked a variety of women, aged between 15 and 50, from all walks of life, what their first response is when they hear the word. The interviewees offered a range of different frank opinions and emotional responses.

A 16 year old girl replies: “Horrible. If you’re given the gift of a baby, then you should treasure that gift."

A woman aged 21 says: “Choice. It’s a controversial one but ultimately everyone has their own reasons.”

A 34-year-old states: “None of your business.”

A 16 year old girl says: “Horrible. If you’re given the gift of a baby, then you should treasure that gift." (Youtube)

A 21 year old says: “Choice. It’s a controversial one but ultimately everyone has their own reasons.” (Youtube)

A 34 year old says: "None of your business." (Youtube)

A 31 year old says: “Pain. No matter what choice a woman makes, it’s a painful decision.” (Youtube)

A 33 year old says: "A hard decision. Life changing." (Youtube)

Another of the interviewees, 31, suggests: “Pain. No matter what choice a woman makes, it’s a painful decision.”