Contraceptive pills. (Via Getty Images)
As Americans prepare themselves for another Trump presidency, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE), which operates health centers in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, has reported a significant uptick in demand for reproductive health services, including contraception and gender-affirming care.
To meet the growing demands, PPNNE has doubled the appointment requests it takes per week, according to a news release sent to The Granite Post from the organization.
Appointment requests for long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs)—such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and birth control implants—in New Hampshire have risen sharply. Weekly requests have increased from an average of 34 to 62 in the week following the election. Additionally, inquiries about vasectomies in the state have already exceeded the monthly average, with 26 inquiries recorded by mid-November, compared to a pre-election average of 23.
“Our patients are worried. They are concerned that they may not be able to access the care they need or make the best choices for their health,” said Nicole Clegg, CEO of PPNNE. Election outcomes shouldn’t have this type of impact on people’s lives.”
The increased demand comes at a challenging time for Planned Parenthood in New Hampshire, where systemic defunding by the Republican-controlled Executive Council has compounded financial pressures. The organization is projecting an $8.6 million deficit over the next three years.
Despite the financial strain, Clegg assures Granite Staters that the organization is committed to providing quality reproductive health care access.
“We expect the coming months will be difficult, but we have weathered these storms before,” she said in the news release. “We are prepared. And we are not going anywhere.”
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