The Law of Unintended Consequences: How Dobbs Changed Contraceptive Choices

Yana Gallen, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, dives into the impact of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision on contraceptive choices. She reveals the surprising spikes in long-acting contraceptive methods like IUDs and sterilization following the ruling. Analyzing health insurance data, Yana discusses how young adults saw lasting increases in sterilization. The conversation also tackles broader implications, revealing how policy changes can lead to unexpected shifts in reproductive behavior, while noting that overall fertility impacts may be minor.