Accessing Abortion in the U.S.

Although undesired pregnancy remains common in the U.S., access to abortion services is increasingly restricted. To estimate the percentage of U.S. obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) who provide abortion services, researchers surveyed a national sample of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology members.

Among 597 respondents, 72% reported having a patient who requested abortion services within the past year. However, only 24% of practicing OB/GYNs reported providing abortion care during the past year. Of those who provided any abortion services, only half offered the option of medication abortion. Even more concerning, of those who offered medication abortion, only 58% offered mifepristone.