In 2024, abortions in the U.S. increased to around 1.1 million, despite numerous state bans following the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Society of Family Planning's WeCount project reported that while some states have nearly eliminated abortion access, methods like telehealth have made medication abortions more prevalent. The shift to telehealth has skyrocketed from 5% pre-Dobbs to 25% at the end of 2024, indicating a significant adaptation among women seeking abortions. Overall, the rising numbers remain below late 1990s highs, reflecting ongoing challenges in access and legality.
While abortion bans in 12 states have led to near-zero access, overall abortions have gradually risen, influenced heavily by telehealth and medication access.
Despite strict bans and a decrease in abortion numbers in some states, the use of telehealth for abortion pills has surged, illustrating women's resilience.
The report shows that despite a gradual increase in abortions, they remain below historic highs, pointing to a complex landscape of access and availability.
Telehealth has transformed the accessibility of abortion services, with pills now accounting for one-fourth of all abortions in the U.S., relative to just 5% pre-Dobbs.
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