After Roe: Abortion Pills And Contraception
Kids as young as six months are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. But millions of Americans are worried about the future of both now that Roe's been overturned. More than half of all U.S. abortions are medically induced through a two-pill regimen that doesn't involve surgery.The legal landscape around that process already involved a patchwork of different state and local policies. But now? It's more confusing than ever.And that confusion extends to the future of birth control, particularly Plan B and IUDs. There's evidence some Americans are stockpiling both abortion pills and emergency contraception. Meanwhile, demand has surged for overseas abortion pills.We discuss the future of contraception, abortion pills and their efficacy and safety. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.