Leap In US Sales Of IUDs Linked To Trump Election, ACA Repeal Efforts
Executive Summary
Sales of contraceptive intrauterine devices rose in the 4th quarter of 2016 at some companies. The increase in interest in IUDs coincides with efforts to repeal Obamacare and eliminate contraceptive coverage guarantees, according to Planned Parenthood and AthenaHealth.
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