This decline follows not just daily contraception, but also emergency birth control, such as Ella and Plan B. Driving the drop in usage, according to JAMA, is confusion about the legality of contraceptions post-Roe.
Some people mistakenly believe the morning after pill or other forms of emergency contraception have become illegal. Just in January 2023, a study from KFF revealed almost 33% of residents in states with abortion restrictions were uncertain if they could lawfully access birth control.
Clearing the air about contraception in the United States
Despite the demise of Roe v. Wade, birth control remains legal in all 50 states across America. This includes not just hormonal contraception that women can ingest on a daily basis, but also Ella, Plan B, IUDs, etc.
Birth control is also now available for over-the-counter purchase. Thanks to Opill, women seeking contraception can easily find it at stores like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart. Opill birth control likewise remains available for purchase on the Opill.com website and on Amazon.
