Medical officials believe this turn of events signals anxiety among young people. They’ve also been advocating for greater access to birth control amid the overturn of Roe. For what it’s worth, this year has seen an increase in accessibility to birth control, thanks to contraception like Opill now being available for over-the-counter and in-store purchase.
Declining birth rates in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade
Around the world, more people are either putting off having kids or opting out of parenthood altogether.
For some, they want to build themselves up and achieve financial stability before taking on the huge responsibility of becoming a mother or father. Others feel that raising children doesn’t align with their preferred lifestyles, values, or other preferences.
Whatever the reason, an increase in Americans opting for sterilization in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade’s demise sends a very clear message. With access to abortion being either nuked or heavily restricted, more people will reject the possibility of parenthood altogether, rather than risk ending up with a pregnancy they don’t want or feel ready for.
