2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade led to a 3% monthly increase in tubal ligation procedures in abortion-restricted states.

A JAMA study found an increase in tubal ligation procedures following the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. Researchers analyzed insurance claims data from 4.8 million women in 36 states and D.C., noting a 3% monthly rise in banned states. While tubal ligations were stable before the Dobbs decision, they surged in states with abortion restrictions, suggesting a shift in women's reproductive health choices influenced by new laws.

September 11, 2024
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