Demand for Abortion Pills Soars Post-Election

Following the re-election of Donald Trump as President in 2024, there has been a significant surge in demand for birth control and abortion pills among American women. Many fear that reproductive rights will face severe restrictions under his administration, prompting them to stockpile emergency contraception and abortion medication. Aid Access reported a dramatic increase, receiving 10,000 requests within 24 hours post-election, compared to the usual 600 daily requests. Similarly, Wisp and Winx Health have seen exponential rises in the sales of emergency contraception, reflecting widespread concern over potential policy changes. Despite Trump's assertions that abortion laws should be determined by states, the panic buying indicates anxiety about potential nationwide restrictions. Reproductive health organizations also report increased interest in long-term birth control methods, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), as women prepare for possible future limitations on reproductive health services.