Spike in Google searches for abortion pills may lead to rise in unsafe abortions: Study

Google searches for ‘abortion pill’ soared after the court leak

The traffic surge likely reflects concern about reduced access to abortion in many states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Spike in Google searches for abortion pills may lead to rise in unsafe abortions: Study

Google search trends that mentioned “abortion pill” or “abortion medications" spiked 162% in the 72 hours following the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion in May.

Google searches for abortion pills spiked 162% in days following leaked draft: Study

Google search trends that mentioned “abortion pill” or “abortion medications" spiked 162% in the 72 hours following the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion in May.

Google searches for ‘abortion pill’ soared after the court leak

Internet searches for the pills, which require a prescription, were higher in states with less access to abortion, a study found.

What people are Googling in states where abortion is now illegal

Google searches show people’s questions and fears in a post-Roe America.

Online searches for abortion pill hit record national high after SCOTUS leak

Online searches for the abortion pill reached a record national high during the first week of May, right after the leak of a draft of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.