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health2 years ago

"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.

via NBC News|
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health2 years ago

"Surge in Preemptive Abortion Pill Orders Amid US Access Concerns"

An analysis by Abigail Aiken of the University of Texas at Austin indicates a surge in requests for abortion pills for future use, known as advance provision, through Aid Access, particularly during periods when abortion rights are perceived to be under threat, such as after the leak of the draft Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) acknowledges mifepristone's safety and effectiveness, while noting regulatory barriers to prescribing it in advance. Aid Access, despite these barriers, provides the medication with guidance, and the analysis shows that those seeking advance provision are typically older, more likely to be white, and from lower-poverty areas, suggesting financial and accessibility barriers for others.

via NPR|
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health2 years ago

"US Women Increasingly Stockpile Abortion Pills Amid Restriction Concerns"

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that thousands of U.S. women have been stocking up on abortion pills in anticipation of potential restrictions, with demand surging around times of legal uncertainty, such as the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. The research indicates that while medication abortion is common, advance provision of the pills is not reaching those with the most significant barriers to abortion care, highlighting existing health inequities. The Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling on the drug's limits within the year, which has influenced the fluctuating demand for these medications.

via The Associated Press|
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