In 2011, an Ohio law went into effect requiring the use of an outdated FDA protocol for provision of medication abortion. Women who had medication abortions after the law were three times more likely to require additional medical treatments to complete the abortion. The law change in Ohio restricted medical practice to a protocol that did not result in improved health outcomes for women.
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In 2011, an Ohio law took effect mandating the use of an outdated Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved protocol for medication abortion. ANSIRH researchers found that women who had medication abortions after the law were three times more likely to require additional medical treatments to complete the abortion. The law change in Ohio restricted medical practice to a protocol that did not result in improved health outcomes for women.