Understanding Medication Abortion in a Post-Roe World

As U.S. states restrict abortion access, the pill method may remain the sole option for millions of women.

By Molly Glick
Jul 13, 2022 10:00 PMJul 15, 2022 4:27 PM
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Long before the June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, medical providers and pro-choice advocates braced for a future with diminishing access to legal abortions. Some states now completely outlaw abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, due to a series of trigger laws set in place before the court ruling. With further bans looming, experts think medication abortions may serve as the sole option for millions of women.

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