In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which abolished the constitutional right to abortion, the annual number of abortions in the U.S. paradoxically increased. Despite several states imposing stringent restrictions, including near-total bans, those in areas where abortion remained accessible focused efforts on improving access, particularly through virtual clinics for medication abortions. The Food and Drug Administration's 2021 lift on in-person prescribing requirements contributed significantly to this rise, even as many states reported diminished abortion rates, reflecting deep challenges for patients under new laws.
In the first two years after the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, the number of abortions performed annually in the United States went up.
Despite strict new laws in many states, a surge in telehealth and medication abortion availability has seen the annual number of abortions increase.
While some states have seen a drastic decrease in abortions due to new restrictions, areas with access have increased efforts leading to a rise in overall cases.
The immediate rise in abortion numbers post-Dobbs decision was an unexpected outcome for activists who sought the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
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