It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Doctors and researchers say it's causing delays that can lead to abortions that are more complex, costly and in some cases riskier. About half of U.S. states either ban or restrict access to abortion, meaning many clinics don’t offer the procedure. That has increased demand for appointments at the remaining providers. A periodic survey spearheaded by a Middlebury College economics professor and provided to The Associated Press shows that various points since Roe, waits in several states stretched for two or three weeks.