"I think that this is going to continue over the next few months and even years down the line, as people try to take some control over their bodies," Brittany Cline, an OB-GYN at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, stated. She noted that health care providers have seen a surge in demand for long-acting reversible contraception, indicating an ongoing concern among women regarding their reproductive rights and access to contraceptive options.
Following the election, Google searches for contraception surged, and clinics have reported significant increases in requests for IUDs and other contraceptive methods. In Kentucky, there was a 66% uptick in appointments at health clinics for contraceptive services, reflecting a growing urgency among women to seek various contraceptive solutions.
Telehealth company Wisp reported that orders for emergency contraception doubled the week after the election, mostly from new patients requesting multipacks. This spike highlights the heightened interest in emergency contraceptives amidst fears related to access and reproductive rights.
Patients with contraceptive implants and IUDs have been asking about early replacements at Boston-area clinics, indicating not only a rise in demand but also a proactive approach to reproductive health following recent political changes that have significantly influenced public sentiment.
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