Study: More Young Adults Chose Permanent Contraception

Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision ended federal abortion protections, more young adults turned to permanent birth control options like tubal sterilization and vasectomies. States that are likely to limit abortion access saw a greater increase, with some patients expressing concerns regarding bringing children into an environment that restricted reproductive rights. “While access to all contraceptive methods, including permanent ones, is critical for reproductive autonomy, young people should not feel coerced into making decisions based on fear,” Julia Strasser of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health said. (Study Finds)