Abortion Bans Linked to Decline in Birth Control Access

New study reveals significant drop in contraceptive prescriptions in states with restrictive abortion laws post-Dobbs decision.

States with strict abortion laws saw a 24% decline in birth control prescriptions.
Emergency contraception prescriptions fell 65% in these states in the second year post-Dobbs.
Confusion over the legality of emergency contraception persists, particularly in restrictive states.
Family planning clinic closures have exacerbated access issues for many women.
Efforts to safeguard access to contraceptives are urgently needed, researchers suggest.