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Women
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

Egg freezing offers a safety net for women reconsidering their timelines for motherhood.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 hours ago
Mental health

From Period Pain to Menopause Relief: Cannabis and the Future of Women's Health | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Women are turning to cannabis for reproductive health issues, finding relief from menstrual pain, mood swings, and menopause symptoms.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

Naomi Watts' new book reflects on the hidden parts of menopause

Naomi Watts highlights the shock of learning about her near menopause at 36, shedding light on the stigma surrounding this natural stage of life.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

Fertility treatment can be painful, but new methods like in vitro maturation (IVM) may lessen the burden.
Women
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

Egg freezing offers a safety net for women reconsidering their timelines for motherhood.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 hours ago
Mental health

From Period Pain to Menopause Relief: Cannabis and the Future of Women's Health | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Women are turning to cannabis for reproductive health issues, finding relief from menstrual pain, mood swings, and menopause symptoms.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

Naomi Watts' new book reflects on the hidden parts of menopause

Naomi Watts highlights the shock of learning about her near menopause at 36, shedding light on the stigma surrounding this natural stage of life.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
OMG science

A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF

Fertility treatment can be painful, but new methods like in vitro maturation (IVM) may lessen the burden.
more#womens-health
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 hours ago

"axes, herbs, and satchels: open the archives" connects Black maternal mortality crisis with the erased history of Black midwives * Brooklyn Paper

The play highlights the Black and Brown maternal mortality crisis and the essential role of Black midwives.
#menopause
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds

Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of premature menopause and surgical menopause, significantly impacting their reproductive life.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
Wearables

Instead of fertility, this femtech wearable zeroes in on perimenopause

IdentifyHer's Peri wearable targets perimenopause symptoms, providing valuable insights and data for users.
Focus on creating actionable insights rather than just tracking traditional health metrics.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds

Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of premature menopause and surgical menopause, significantly impacting their reproductive life.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago
Wearables

Instead of fertility, this femtech wearable zeroes in on perimenopause

IdentifyHer's Peri wearable targets perimenopause symptoms, providing valuable insights and data for users.
Focus on creating actionable insights rather than just tracking traditional health metrics.
more#menopause
#womens-rights
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died

Cecile Richards championed women's rights and reproductive health, leaving a lasting impact as a leader of Planned Parenthood during challenging times.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie Brickman

The potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
fromtime.com
11 hours ago
US politics

What Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In His First 100 Days

Trump's first 100 days have significantly impacted abortion and reproductive healthcare access with various administrative policies.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards has died

Cecile Richards championed women's rights and reproductive health, leaving a lasting impact as a leader of Planned Parenthood during challenging times.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We'll need to fight to protect US reproductive rights. Here's what to expect | Sophie Brickman

The potential overturning of Roe v. Wade has created significant distress regarding reproductive rights and access to abortion in America.
fromtime.com
11 hours ago
US politics

What Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In His First 100 Days

Trump's first 100 days have significantly impacted abortion and reproductive healthcare access with various administrative policies.
more#womens-rights
#legislation
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive - with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

Ohio Democrats proposed a bill to fine men for ejaculating without intent to conceive.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
US Elections

California bills are 'a flag we're planting in the ground' to protect abortion access, AG says

California is taking legislative steps to protect abortion access amid national anti-abortion movements.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Colorado's first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect. Now lawmakers may roll some back

Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to sperm donor regulations to address declining donations, despite passionate opposition from donor-conceived individuals advocating for oversight.
Law
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive - with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

Ohio Democrats proposed a bill to fine men for ejaculating without intent to conceive.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
US Elections

California bills are 'a flag we're planting in the ground' to protect abortion access, AG says

California is taking legislative steps to protect abortion access amid national anti-abortion movements.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Colorado's first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect. Now lawmakers may roll some back

Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to sperm donor regulations to address declining donations, despite passionate opposition from donor-conceived individuals advocating for oversight.
more#legislation
#microplastics
Environment
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.
Environment
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.
more#microplastics
#family-planning
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Women

Harriette Cole: Advice to mother who's done having babies draws forceful response

The husband's insistence on his wife undergoing a tubal ligation after five pregnancies is deemed selfish; a vasectomy is less invasive and more considerate.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Women

Harriette Cole: Advice to mother who's done having babies draws forceful response

The husband's insistence on his wife undergoing a tubal ligation after five pregnancies is deemed selfish; a vasectomy is less invasive and more considerate.
more#family-planning
#planned-parenthood
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Wants to "Defund" Planned Parenthood - This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It

The Supreme Court will determine if states can deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding, impacting access to reproductive health care.
Health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Advocates Celebrate as Missouri Judge Blocks State Abortion Restrictions

Missouri Republicans are attempting to reverse abortion rights despite a constitutional amendment supporting it.
A Missouri judge temporarily blocked restrictive abortion laws, restoring access to care.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Planned Parenthood's New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts | amNewYork

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York urgently needs additional funding to maintain critical reproductive health services amid financial challenges.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Activists Who Falsely Accused Planned Parenthood of Selling Fetal Remains Convicted of Felony

Anti-abortion activists pleaded no contest to felony charges for illegally recording Planned Parenthood officials, ending a lengthy legal battle.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Wants to "Defund" Planned Parenthood - This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It

The Supreme Court will determine if states can deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding, impacting access to reproductive health care.
Health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Advocates Celebrate as Missouri Judge Blocks State Abortion Restrictions

Missouri Republicans are attempting to reverse abortion rights despite a constitutional amendment supporting it.
A Missouri judge temporarily blocked restrictive abortion laws, restoring access to care.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Planned Parenthood's New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts | amNewYork

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York urgently needs additional funding to maintain critical reproductive health services amid financial challenges.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Activists Who Falsely Accused Planned Parenthood of Selling Fetal Remains Convicted of Felony

Anti-abortion activists pleaded no contest to felony charges for illegally recording Planned Parenthood officials, ending a lengthy legal battle.
more#planned-parenthood
#abortion-rights
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

How the Biden Administration Protected Abortion Pill Accessand What Trump Could Do Next

The future of abortion pills access is uncertain under Trump, and many fear potential rollbacks of protections established by Biden.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Health

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.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Women Denied Abortions in Idaho Take on the State's Near-Total Ban

The lawsuit challenges Idaho's restrictive abortion law, advocating for clearer medical emergency exceptions.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
US Elections

How Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day 1

Trump has substantial power to further restrict abortion post-Roe v. Wade, despite mixed public support for abortion restrictions.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

How the Biden Administration Protected Abortion Pill Accessand What Trump Could Do Next

The future of abortion pills access is uncertain under Trump, and many fear potential rollbacks of protections established by Biden.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Women Denied Abortions in Idaho Take on the State's Near-Total Ban

The lawsuit challenges Idaho's restrictive abortion law, advocating for clearer medical emergency exceptions.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

How Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day 1

Trump has substantial power to further restrict abortion post-Roe v. Wade, despite mixed public support for abortion restrictions.
more#abortion-rights
#abortion
Alternative medicine
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Medication Abortion Is Still the Most Common Type

The majority of abortions in most states in 2023 were medication abortions, highlighting the need to protect access to abortion pills.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Health

NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency

Gov. Josh Stein's order enhances abortion provider protections, prevents prosecution efforts, and strengthens patient privacy rights in North Carolina.
fromTruthout
5 months ago
Health

Demand for Abortion Pills and Emergency Contraception Surges After Trump's Win

Americans are stockpiling reproductive health medications out of fear of potential restrictions on abortion access following the recent election.
Alternative medicine
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Medication Abortion Is Still the Most Common Type

The majority of abortions in most states in 2023 were medication abortions, highlighting the need to protect access to abortion pills.
Health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency

Gov. Josh Stein's order enhances abortion provider protections, prevents prosecution efforts, and strengthens patient privacy rights in North Carolina.
fromTruthout
5 months ago
Health

Demand for Abortion Pills and Emergency Contraception Surges After Trump's Win

Americans are stockpiling reproductive health medications out of fear of potential restrictions on abortion access following the recent election.
more#abortion
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

What Not To Say To Your Childfree Friends

Society pressures women regarding motherhood, often disregarding their personal choices.
Intrusive questions about childbearing can be frustrating for childfree women.
#fertility
fromHackernoon
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

Personal genotyping can aid couples in understanding their unique fertility challenges and optimizing their chances of conceiving.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Health

Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Employers are increasingly offering customized benefits that focus on fertility and reproductive health amidst rising costs.
fromHackernoon
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

Personal genotyping can aid couples in understanding their unique fertility challenges and optimizing their chances of conceiving.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Health

Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Employers are increasingly offering customized benefits that focus on fertility and reproductive health amidst rising costs.
more#fertility
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Governor Signs Bill to Protect State Abortion Pill Prescribers

Governor Hochul strengthens New York's reproductive health care laws by enabling anonymity for prescribing doctors on medication labels.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'If we center Indigenous birthing people as the standard for protection, then everybody's protected' - High Country News

Advocating for Indigenous birthing practices can enhance environmental and reproductive justice for all communities.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
France news

After The Fall Of Roe V Wade, We Asked Men If They'd Be Willing To Take Male Birth Control And Here's What They Said

Men desire more options for birth control beyond condoms and vasectomies, with significant interest in male contraceptive pills.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can You Take Plan B While Breastfeeding? An OB-GYN Weighs In

Plan B, an emergency contraception, is safe for breastfeeding mothers and does not affect breastfeeding or infant health.
#public-health
Medicine
fromEpicenter NYC
3 months ago

Reproductive health care is shrinking in NYC

Brooklyn will soon see reduced access to STI treatment and reproductive health services due to the closure of nonprofit SRH centers.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Is Contraception Under Attack?

The birth-control pill can now be purchased over the counter in the U.S. for the first time, significantly improving access.
Medicine
fromEpicenter NYC
3 months ago

Reproductive health care is shrinking in NYC

Brooklyn will soon see reduced access to STI treatment and reproductive health services due to the closure of nonprofit SRH centers.
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Is Contraception Under Attack?

The birth-control pill can now be purchased over the counter in the U.S. for the first time, significantly improving access.
more#public-health
#infertility
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Infertility: Emotional Complexities and Therapeutic Stances

Infertility profoundly affects mental health and relationships, necessitating supportive therapeutic approaches and specialized referrals when needed.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Infertility: Emotional Complexities and Therapeutic Stances

Infertility profoundly affects mental health and relationships, necessitating supportive therapeutic approaches and specialized referrals when needed.
more#infertility
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Weighing a Hysterectomy

Hysterectomies address chronic pain and bleeding and can also support gender alignment, but patients should thoroughly consider their options.
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