Increase in Demand for Abortion Pills Post-Election

Following the recent presidential election, there has been a dramatic surge in demand for emergency contraception and abortion pills across the United States, driven by fears of potential restrictions under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Telehealth provider Wisp reported selling over 10,000 Plan B pills in the five days after the election, a significant increase from fewer than 5,000 the week before. In Missouri, requests for emergency contraceptive kits soared from about 19 to 150 per day, highlighting growing anxiety among residents about reproductive health access. Similar trends were noted in Illinois, where calls to Planned Parenthood increased by 15% and medication abortion patients surged by 74%. The uncertainty is exacerbated by proposed legislation in states like Oklahoma, which could potentially affect access to emergency contraceptives like Plan B. Overall, women across the country are taking proactive measures to stock up on reproductive health medications amid fears of impending policy changes.