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Study Links Abortion Restrictions to Worse Fertility Outcomes

1/14/2026

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A study from Oregon Health & Science University finds restrictive abortion laws worsen health outcomes for women using fertility treatments.
The analysis covers more than 400,000 births from 2012 to 2021 and shows higher rates of serious complications in those states.
Lead researcher Molly Kornfield (Oregon Health & Science University) emphasizes that restrictions affect all reproductive health care.
Co-author Dr. Samuel Melville calls for comprehensive services including abortion access.

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A study from Oregon Health & Science University finds restrictive abortion laws worsen health outcomes for women using fertility treatments.
The analysis covers more than 400,000 births from 2012 to 2021 and shows higher rates of serious complications in those states.
Lead researcher Molly Kornfield (Oregon Health & Science University) emphasizes that restrictions affect all reproductive health care.
Co-author Dr. Samuel Melville calls for comprehensive services including abortion access.