Russian clinics receive fewer abortions just when Putin wants more children

Medical centers in Russia They are receiving a third of supplies of abortions, according to Kommersant newspaper, just when the government strives to combat the drastic descent of birth.

In 2024, the supply of drugs to treat abortion was 636,300 containers, 33% less compared to the previous year (almost one million) and a 46% reduction compared to 2022 (1.3 million), according to the data offered by the pharmaceutical consultant RNC Pharma.

In particular, this agency ensures that last year there was a historical minimum of supplies of Misoprostol and Mifepristone.

Russian experts do not agree on the reasons for this fall, although they place it in the greater use of contraceptives; the amount still in stock; The lower frequency in sexual relations between Russians and certain measures by the government to regulate abortions and promote birth.

RNC Pharma reported that “Consequently increase”Sales of emergency contraceptives (those that are used after having sex).

In turn, in 2024 the sales of female contraceptive pills also grew to 4%, which resulted in a 15% increase in income compared to 2023.

“Two years ago 500,000 abortions were practiced, last year there were 400,000″, Said gynecologist Liubov Yeroféeva to the newspaper.

According to the obstetrician and gynecologist Victoria Shustova, more than 500 private clinics annulled their license to practice abortions and adds that this is probably related to official policies, since, for example, the vast majority of Russian regions have introduced administrative sanctions of up to 200,000 rubles (more than 2,200 euros) for recommending to practice abortion.

For the Ministry of Health of Russia, the decrease in supply is consistent with the fall in demand thanks to the policies that promote an increase in birth, including the introduction of ‘The Week of Silence’ so that the patient can better think of their decision.

Others also point out, such as advertising and social measures to help families and children.

Russia drags a serious birth problem since the fall of the USSR, but the situation worsened in 2024, which Russian President Vladimir Putin declared as ‘The Year of the Family’, and suffered the lowest birth rate since 1999.

The authorities are now trying more than ever to revitalize the birth of Russians through the propaganda of traditional values, which has led to discuss the prohibition of abortions, condemn homosexual relationships and lifestyle without children, customs of those who hold liberalism responsible, “sterile”From the West.