Contraceptive status since Roe v. Wade was overturned
Among women ages 18 to 44
Have
used to prevent pregnancy in the last month
Have
researched, purchased for future use, or otherwise considered using in the last month
Emergency contraceptive
(e.g., Plan B)
(e.g., Plan B)
11%
20%
Permanent contraception
(e.g., hysterectomy)
(e.g., hysterectomy)
9%
14%
Wearable contraceptive device
(e.g., condom, diaphragm)
(e.g., condom, diaphragm)
23%
16%
Oral birth control
('the pill')
('the pill')
28%
19%
Contraceptive implant and IUD
(e.g., arm implant)
(e.g., arm implant)
17%
12%
No contraception methods used / considered
31%
40%
5% or fewer respondents selected "other" or "prefer not to say" when asked about contraception use and intent.
Survey conducted online from July 15-18, 2022, among 1,686 respondents selected from a pool of potential respondents who have agreed to participate in The Harris Poll’s online research.
Data is accurate within +/- 4.0 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
Survey conducted online from July 15-18, 2022, among 1,686 respondents selected from a pool of potential respondents who have agreed to participate in The Harris Poll’s online research.
Data is accurate within +/- 4.0 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
Chart: Emily Barone Source: TIME/The Harris Poll
