A recent #WeCount survey has revealed that abortion rates have slightly grown since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that decriminalized abortion nationwide, was overturned, giving US states the power to set their own abortion policies.
Telemedicine (consultation through telecommunication) was found to be a popular choice among women, especially in states that have imposed a complete ban.
A total of 10,000 patients in states with abortion bans received abortion pills through phone or online consultations.
They were mostly prescribed by doctors living in states where health workers are protected by law to provide telemedicine.
In states with bans on abortions after six weeks, the numbers dropped by half.
Some states, like Florida, are still debating abortion laws, which is expected to be a significant issue in the upcoming presidential elections.
