TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The looming concern about women’s reproductive health as President-elect Donald Trump takes office is preparing many women across the country and in Arizona.

“We’ve seen a huge increase in demand for emergency contraception as women are effectively looking to stock up given the uncertainty of what the reproductive health landscape will look like in the next few years,” said Wisp CEO Monica Cepak.

Since the election, retailers have reported an increase in sales of emergency contraceptives, such as the morning-after pill Plan B. This type of birth control prevents pregnancy after sex and is not the same as abortion.

Wispone of the largest women’s health telemedicine companies, says sales of their emergency contraceptives increased 1,000% a day after the election.

“90 percent of those sales were our Plan B multipacks, which tells us that women are stocking up more than anything else,” Cepak said.

In Arizona, the trend is similar.

“In fact, we’ve seen an 800 percent overnight increase in emergency contraception, and we’ve seen that trend play out more broadly across the country,” Cepak said.

Others are seeing an increase in patients seeking longer-acting contraceptives, such as IUDs.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President of Care and Access Danika Severino Wynn said in a statement that the trends we’re seeing make it clear that access to sexual and reproductive health care is top of mind for many.

Nationally, on November 6, the number of scheduled IUD appointments increased by over 760%. Contraceptive implant appointments are up 350% and vasectomy appointments are up 1200%.

“It’s no surprise that during these political moments, women are taking stock of where they are in their health care journey,” Cepak said.

She added that women are preparing for the possibility that their access to emergency contraceptives will be restricted after the inauguration of Donald Trump.

“In a way, the reason is that women are empowered to take control of their health care, and we’re really proud to be able to get to this point and help as many women as possible,” Cepak said.

It is important to remember that emergency contraceptives have a shelf life. It is important to check an expiry date as if taken after this time it becomes less effective.

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