More women opted for sterilization after Roe was overturned

New research shows that the trend is especially high in states where abortion was banned

gynecologist ties the fallopian tubes on the model of the female reproductive system, pink background
Women are opting for a more permanent form of contraception
(Image credit: Henadzi Pechan / Getty Images)

In the months since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional protection of abortion access, many states have passed laws restricting or outright banning the procedure. New research suggests that women are increasingly turning to sterilization as a means of contraception, especially in states where abortions are banned.

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Theara Coleman, The Week US

Theara Coleman has worked as a staff writer at The Week since September 2022. She frequently writes about technology, education, literature and general news. She was previously a contributing writer and assistant editor at Honeysuckle Magazine, where she covered racial politics and cannabis industry news.