Abortions nearly double in U.S. as telehealth expands access to abortion pills despite state bans
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Kate WellsJune 22, 2026
Summary
Despite state-level abortion bans, the number of abortions in the U.S. has nearly doubled due to the increased availability of abortion pills via telehealth consultations. States that have banned abortion are now suing to stop the mailing of these pills across state lines, but telehealth providers say they can adapt regardless of legal outcomes.
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bskyAbortions nearly double in U.S. as telehealth expands access to abortion pills despite state banswbur.orgKey quotes
· 2 pulledStates that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines.
But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome, they can adapt, and so will their patients.
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