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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect, ending access in south-east US

Florida implements a six-week abortion ban, limiting access to the procedure and making the state a battleground for abortion rights. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
Law

US Supreme Court Considers Whether Hospitals Must Provide Emergency Abortions

Pro-abortion activists rally for reproductive rights and emergency abortion care outside the US Supreme Court during Moyle v. United States case. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
California

Bill would allow Arizona abortion providers to practice in California ahead of possible surge in patients

Arizona abortion providers can practice in California under a new law to aid women facing restrictive laws at home. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Newsom sounds alarm on abortion pill access. 'This should scare the hell out of everyone.'

Access to mifepristone under threat
Governor Newsom warns of national abortion ban [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

State Governments Look to Protect Health-Related Data as It's Used in Abortion Battle | KQED

Reproductive health information privacy concerns rise
Cellphone location data used for anti-abortion ads [ more ]
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reproductive health
Cbsnews
5 months ago
Medicine

Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care

Just The Pill is a Minnesota-based startup that provides reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic.
The clinic has already treated nearly 6,000 patients since its founding in 2020, with the majority of abortions being done via medication in the first trimester. [ more ]
Inverse
5 months ago
Health

Microbiome Study May Have Finally Solved An Enduring Mystery In Gynecology

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when there is an overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria in the vagina, leading to health complications.
Bacterial vaginosis doubles the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections and increases the risk of pre-term birth and pregnancy loss.
Enzymes produced by bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis may destroy protective sugar molecules in the vagina, leading to inflammation and reproductive health issues. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Education

Here's what to know about the abortion toolkit for public colleges

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health released an abortion toolkit to help public colleges develop medication abortion readiness plans.
The toolkit provides information on finding certified prescribers, informed consent and reporting requirements, and starting conversations on campus about medication abortions.
Massachusetts college students were involved in creating the toolkit and made recommendations for after-care and improved access to reproductive health care options. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Prenatal exposure to air pollution may hurt reproductive health in adult men, study finds

Exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy may affect male reproductive health.
Air pollution may contribute to drops in semen quality and fertility in men. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Environment

Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows

The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for greater climate action.
The inclusion of the subsection on women's health indicates increased recognition of the links between the climate crisis and reproductive health. [ more ]
morereproductive health
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Health

Abortion restrictions tied to higher rates of intimate partner homicide, says study

Abortion restrictions may increase intimate partner homicide rates among reproductive-aged women. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Companies marketing useless health products to women using feminist wellbeing messages

Corporations are using feminist messages around women's wellbeing to promote unnecessary health tests and treatments.
Women may be exposed to harms such as overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment due to these marketing messages. [ more ]
Social Media Explorer
3 months ago
Health

Exploring the Ripple Effects of Birth Control on Women's Well-Being - Social Media Explorer

Hormonal birth control methods can have an impact on mental health, with some women reporting mood swings, anxiety, and depression as side effects.
Birth control measures are associated with varying risks of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), with intrauterine devices (IUDs) being linked to a lower risk. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
8 hours ago
Wellness

Women Are Sharing The Times They Were Dismissed By Doctors

Women often face healthcare providers dismissing their symptoms, attributing issues to reproductive system, leading to misdiagnoses and delayed treatment. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Wellness

Here Are 4 Signs Your Period Pain Isn't Normal, And Might Actually Be Something Deeper

Period pain is common, but it's important to recognize when pain is abnormal and could be a sign of serious reproductive health conditions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Wellness

First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Soon

Nonprescription birth control pill available for $19.99 a month in the U.S.
Opill approved as the most effective nonprescription birth control method, more effective than condoms and spermicides. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Abortion Advocates Criticize Proposed Texas Medical Board Guidance

Doctors in Texas may face added requirements when performing abortions, potentially discouraging them from providing necessary care. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
3 weeks ago
Medicine

HHS issues final rule to expand HIPAA coverage for reproductive data

HHS released a final rule extending Privacy Rule to protect reproductive health information. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Medicine

What's at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022
FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine focuses on restricting access to medication abortion [ more ]
The Hill
2 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams hits Tuberville over New York City criticism

Senator Tuberville criticized NYC for crime and migrants, Mayor Adams defended NYC's progress and policies.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos raised concerns about IVF accessibility and cost. [ more ]
News
3 months ago
Public health

Understanding contraceptive decision-making in sub-Saharan Africa

Valencia Lambert brings a passion for community partnerships to her work in women's reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa.
Lambert's work focuses on addressing inequities and improving access to quality care in the field of public health. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 months ago
Law

Wyden: Court ruling will affect more than abortion rights

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden warns that a Supreme Court decision on a drug used to induce abortions could have serious consequences for women's reproductive health and public access to medications.
Officials and doctors at Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette express concern about a ban and restrictions on the drug. [ more ]
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