#contraception

#contraception

"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."

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.

The proposed rule would expand coverage, allowing millions to buy condoms, birth control pills, and morning after pills for free without a prescription.

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.

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.