A recent study published in JAMA revealed a notable increase in the number of women opting for tubal ligations following the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The study analyzed insurance claims data from 2021 and 2022 for approximately 4.8 million women who underwent tubal ligation procedures. The data, sourced from 36 states and Washington, D.C., was categorized based on the states' abortion policies as 'banned,' 'limited,' or 'protected.'
Prior to the Dobbs decision in late June 2022, the rates of tubal ligations remained consistent across all three categories of states. However, in the latter half of 2022, there was a noticeable increase in tubal ligation procedures in all states. Particularly in states with abortion bans, the rate of tubal ligations rose by 3% each month.
