Roe v. Wade Over-turning Drives Increase in Tubal Ligations

Fertility preservation and abortion limitation lead to increase in procedure

Key Findings

• Tubal ligations increased by 25% after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
• Women aged 25-34 were most likely to have the procedure.
• The number of abortions declined by 10% in the same period.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the number of tubal ligations increased by 25% in the six months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

The report found that the increase in tubal ligations was most pronounced among women aged 25-34. This age group is likely to be most concerned about the potential for unplanned pregnancy, as they are at the peak of their reproductive years.

The report also found that the number of abortions declined by 10% in the same period. This suggests that some women who would have previously had an abortion are now choosing to have a tubal ligation instead.

The increase in tubal ligations is likely due to a combination of factors. Some women are seeking to preserve their fertility in the event that abortion becomes illegal in their state. Others are seeking to limit their risk of unplanned pregnancy in a climate where abortion is more difficult to obtain.

The report's findings are consistent with other research that has shown an increase in the number of women seeking tubal ligations since Roe v. Wade was overturned. A study from the Guttmacher Institute found that the number of women seeking tubal ligations increased by 35% in the first three months after the Supreme Court ruling.

The increase in tubal ligations is a significant trend that has implications for women's reproductive health. Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control, and it can have a significant impact on a woman's ability to have children in the future. It is important for women to be aware of the risks and benefits of tubal ligation before making a decision about whether or not to have the procedure.

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has had a profound impact on women's reproductive health. The increase in tubal ligations is just one example of the ways in which women are being forced to make difficult decisions about their bodies and their futures.