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fromtime.com
8 months ago
Health

Birth Control and Abortion Pill Requests Have Surged Since Trump Won the Election

Surge in birth control inquiries reflecting fear of potential restrictions following Trump's re-election.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
9 months ago

Biden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription

Biden's plan seeks to expand access to free over-the-counter contraception, impacting reproductive rights ahead of elections.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
9 months ago

Biden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription

Biden's plan seeks to expand access to free over-the-counter contraception, impacting reproductive rights ahead of elections.
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Public health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Mary Kenny: We must remember contraception can prevent unwanted pregnancies, but also difficult decisions on abortions

Terminations are increasing due to various factors, reflecting historical challenges faced by mothers.
#abortion
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The pill hasn't been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

Contraceptive usage is declining, notably among young people, coinciding with a rise in abortion rates in England and Wales.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Health

Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception

Women are increasingly shifting from hormonal contraceptives to natural methods, despite higher risks of unwanted pregnancies.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Health

Vasectomies Are Becoming Popular in a Post-Roe World

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly increased interest in permanent contraception methods among men, like vasectomies, due to changing reproductive laws.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The pill hasn't been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

Contraceptive usage is declining, notably among young people, coinciding with a rise in abortion rates in England and Wales.
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

Vasectomies Are Becoming Popular in a Post-Roe World

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has significantly increased interest in permanent contraception methods among men, like vasectomies, due to changing reproductive laws.
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Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder

PMDD symptoms can lead to severe anxiety, making daily life challenging for women diagnosed with the condition.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Scientists develop injection for long-lasting contraceptive implant

A new injectable contraceptive implant could revolutionize long-term drug delivery and reduce need for surgical procedures.
Health
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

Why I'm Stockpiling Abortion Pills & Emergency Contraceptives - & You Should, Too

Mifepristone remains under threat from conservative bans despite being a widely used medication for abortion and miscarriage treatment.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill

"When I came off the pill, my mental wellbeing improved massively. I used to feel so low and moody and didn’t recognize myself. Now, I feel normal again."
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Young women can fall pregnant very easily': inside the wild west of smartphone fertility apps

Many fertility apps mislead users regarding their effectiveness, potentially leading to unplanned pregnancies.
Apps often rely on inadequate data for predicting ovulation, raising concerns about their reliability as contraception.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

Navigating Threats to Birth Control and Abortion during Second Trump Term

The double hit is causing some people to urgently consider long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), or permanent contraception such as sterilization.
Health
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

US presidential election briefing: Harris courts Republicans with Liz Cheney as Trump says he was saved' by God

Kamala Harris is targeting conservative voters, partnering with Liz Cheney to challenge Republican abortion bans while promoting contraceptive access.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

The proposed rule would expand coverage, allowing millions to buy condoms, birth control pills, and morning after pills for free without a prescription.
Medicine
#womens-health
US news
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

The new rule allows over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, improving women's health care access.
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control: White House

New rule proposes free access to over-the-counter contraceptives for those with private health insurance.
US news
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

The new rule allows over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, improving women's health care access.
Women
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Why contraceptive side effects have put women like me off the pill forever

Many women experience serious side effects from contraception, leading to widespread dissatisfaction with available options.
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fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

The Truth About IUDs

Modern IUDs, while effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies, come with side effects that patients often share on platforms like TikTok due to the lack of comprehensive research.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Peadar Toibin criticises Health Minister's push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls as 'virtue signalling'

The proposal for free contraception for 16-year-old girls faces ethical resistance despite the minister advocating for access, citing medical independence at that age.
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Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-olds as part of Budget 2025

Free contraception is currently available for women aged 17 to 35 in Ireland, but extending this to 16-year-olds faces challenges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The researchers also found that sterilizations rose in states that protected or limited abortion, but those increases were not statistically significant. Outside experts said they may nonetheless point to how women across the country were reacting to the decision.
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Music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago

Beckenham woman's rare condition which makes her allergic to her own period

Georgina Jelley discovered she has progesterone hypersensitivity, causing allergic reactions linked to her menstrual cycle after suffering severe symptoms from a contraceptive coil.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
11 months ago

The Looming Threat of Contraception Restriction - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, denouncing abortion as a constitutional right and raising concerns about the future of contraception.
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