Since President-elect Trump's victory, Planned Parenthood clinics in Massachusetts have seen a surge in questions from patients worried about the future of their reproductive health options. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Since President-elect Trump's victory, Planned Parenthood clinics in Massachusetts have seen a surge in questions from patients
00:07worried about the future of their reproductive health options.
00:10With concerns over birth control, long-term contraceptives, and abortion access nationwide,
00:16the fear of losing reproductive rights is prompting action.
00:20As demand for emergency contraception and abortion pills spike, providers are seeing record numbers of requests.
00:26The New York Times reports WISP, a telehealth service, sold over 10,000 Plan B pills
00:32in the five days following the election, double the usual amount.
00:36The Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project
00:39also reported receiving seven times its usual inquiries for abortion medication.
00:44In Massachusetts, where strong protections for reproductive rights are in place,
00:48patients continue to seek reassurance about what will be covered under the new administration.
00:54Many are asking if they should stock up on medication or get devices replaced early,
00:59uncertain about future changes.
01:00Despite these concerns, Massachusetts law still ensures protection for abortion and contraception access,
01:07even as national uncertainty lingers.
01:09With many fearing future federal restrictions, patients are taking precautionary steps
01:14to safeguard their health and stand in support of reproductive freedom.