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U.S. Abortions Rise to Nearly Twice Pre-Dobbs Levels Four Years After Roe Overturn
NPR reported that abortions performed in the United States have nearly doubled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The rise occurred as abortion pills began to be prescribed online and mailed to patients.
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The number of abortions performed in the U.S. is nearly twice as high as it was before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade four years ago, NPR reported on June 22, 2026. NPR attributed the increase to abortion pills now being prescribed online and mailed directly to patients.
The report noted that this practice has continued despite state-level restrictions. Wade in 2022. NPR stated that the subsequent availability of mailed medication accounts for the higher total.
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