"Surge in Medication Abortion Drives Record High US Abortion Numbers in 2023"

Despite increasing restrictions on abortion in the US, the overall incidence of abortion has risen, with approximately 1 million abortions in 2023, a 10 percent increase from 2020. Factors driving this increase include more people traveling out of state for abortions, improved access policies in states without restrictions, and a rise in medication abortion. The anti-abortion movement is seeking to restrict access to medication abortion, but advocates have made gains in expanding access. However, the reasons behind the increase in abortion incidence, including potential shifts in childbearing decisions, remain largely unknown.