Reported about 1 year ago
A study by the University of California Los Angeles suggests that confusion and clinic closures, following the Dobbs decision and debates around emergency contraceptives as abortion drugs, have led to a significant drop in contraceptive prescriptions in states with restrictive abortion bans. The study found a decline in emergency contraceptive prescriptions by over 70% in four states with near-total bans, while oral contraceptives decreased by 24% in states with the most restrictive bans. The uncertainty surrounding the legality of emergency contraception in some states has contributed to confusion among residents and pharmacists, impacting access to essential contraceptives for many individuals.
Source: YAHOO