In January 2024, abortions in the U.S. surged to over 100,000, marking the highest monthly rate since data collection began in April 2022.

Since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, 14 states have enacted total bans on abortion, while many others have imposed severe restrictions, leading to significant disparities in access across the country.

A notable percentage of individuals have cited illegal abortion laws in their states as a reason for self-managing their abortions, highlighting the ongoing challenges in accessing formal medical care.

Privacy concerns have emerged as a major factor driving individuals to seek self-managed abortions, particularly in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision.

The use of telehealth for abortions has expanded significantly since the Dobbs ruling, with its share of abortions increasing from 5% to 20%.

In March 2023, telemedicine facilitated the prescription of abortion pills to nearly 10,000 patients in states with restrictions, accounting for about 10% of U.S. abortions.

Abortion-rights supporters have successfully passed all seven abortion-related ballot measures in the U.S. since 2022, reflecting a growing public support for abortion access.

Abortion rights are expected to be a pivotal issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential campaign, with candidates like Kamala Harris promising to restore federal protections if elected.

A study by the Society of Family Planning indicates that while abortion numbers have increased in states with fewer restrictions, significant declines have been observed in states that enacted strict bans.

Research shows a rise in self-managed abortions post-Roe, with nearly 11% of individuals using the abortion pill mifepristone in 2023, up from 6.6% before the Supreme Court's decision.

The Supreme Court's ruling has drastically altered abortion practices nationwide, resulting in nearly zero abortions in states that enforce total bans.