"Surge in Nonpregnant US Women Stockpiling Abortion Pills Amid Legal Uncertainties"

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed a significant increase in requests for abortion pills for advance provision—obtaining the medication before pregnancy—following the leak and subsequent official announcement of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which threatened federal abortion protections. The data from Aid Access showed that requests surged from an average of 25 to nearly 250 per day post-leak, with a notable demographic being white, urban women over 30. The study highlights the potential need for advance provision in states with restrictive abortion laws, though it also raises concerns about whether this service is reaching the most vulnerable populations affected by abortion restrictions.