Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’
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The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.
"There are disparities in health insurance for a procedural abortion. You have to visit the clinic and pay a doctor — it can be a substantial expense." "Between 2.9% and 4.6% of women who take the drug may require emergency room treatment." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Some 642,700 medication abortions were performed last year.
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