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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks 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
1 month 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.
#abortion
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.scientificamerican.com
6 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
6 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
more#abortion
#abortion-rights
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Navigating Threats to Birth Control and Abortion during Second Trump Term

The Dobbs decision has significantly increased interest in long-acting contraception and sterilization as a response to abortion restrictions.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Health

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.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Medicine

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

The White House proposed a rule for free access to over-the-counter contraceptives for private health insurance holders.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Navigating Threats to Birth Control and Abortion during Second Trump Term

The Dobbs decision has significantly increased interest in long-acting contraception and sterilization as a response to abortion restrictions.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Health

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.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Medicine

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

The White House proposed a rule for free access to over-the-counter contraceptives for private health insurance holders.
more#abortion-rights
#womens-health
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
6 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 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
6 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.
Women
fromIndependent
6 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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

The shift from hormonal contraception to natural fertility tracking highlights the individualized nature of women's health choices and their impacts on well-being.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
6 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 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
6 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.
Women
fromIndependent
6 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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

The shift from hormonal contraception to natural fertility tracking highlights the individualized nature of women's health choices and their impacts on well-being.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

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.
more#womens-health
#reproductive-rights
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.
Health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
8 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The White House proposes no-cost over-the-counter birth control to expand contraception access under the Affordable Care Act.
fromtime.com
5 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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Sterilizations Among Women Rose After Roe Was Overturned, Study Finds

The overturning of Roe v. Wade increased tubal sterilizations among women, particularly in states that effectively banned abortion.
Health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
8 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The White House proposes no-cost over-the-counter birth control to expand contraception access under the Affordable Care Act.
fromtime.com
5 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.
more#reproductive-rights
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Medicine

The Truth About IUDs

IUDs are effective contraceptives but have side effects that need more research for better understanding and patient care.
#ireland
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

The Minister advocates for extending free contraception to 16-year-olds, citing medical independence and existing state support for abortions at that age.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

The Minister advocates for extending free contraception to 16-year-olds, citing medical independence and existing state support for abortions at that age.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
more#ireland
#ivf
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

There is a push to expand free contraception to 16-year-olds amidst debates over medical ethics in Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

The minister is advocating for free contraception for 16-year-olds, despite resistance over legal and ethical concerns.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health Minister in push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls - even though age of consent is 17

There is a push to expand free contraception to 16-year-olds amidst debates over medical ethics in Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

The minister is advocating for free contraception for 16-year-olds, despite resistance over legal and ethical concerns.
more#ivf
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago
Music

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.
LGBT
fromSex and Psychology
3 years ago

Why Dutch Teens Have Better Sexual Health Than American Teens - Sex and Psychology

Dutch teens have better sexual health outcomes due to open communication, access to contraception, and normalization of adolescent sexuality.
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