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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Healey just signed a law expanding reproductive and transgender care. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts enacted the Shield Act 2.0 to protect reproductive and gender-affirming health care from federal investigations.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Texas Prison Guards Routinely Use Tear Gas on Incarcerated Women. It Must Stop.

Tear gas, deployed against minor infractions in women's prisons, poses severe health risks, particularly affecting women's reproductive health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US destruction of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says

Destruction of $9.7m worth of contraceptives by the US is projected to cause 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions.
#abortion-rights
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down abortion ban from 1849

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling protects abortion access by striking down a 176-year-old near-total ban.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

3 Years After 'Dobbs,' Abortion Bans Have Not Stopped People From Needing and Getting Abortions

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision has not diminished abortion access in several states, partly due to telehealth and protective laws.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

fromJezebel
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

3 Years After 'Dobbs,' Abortion Bans Have Not Stopped People From Needing and Getting Abortions

#planned-parenthood
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

In deep blue California, 5 Planned Parenthood clinics shutter due to Trump law

fromTruthout
2 months ago
Non-profit organizations

GOP Budget Puts at Least 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics Nationwide at Risk

NYC LGBT
fromBustle
2 months ago

Olivia Rodrigo, Pedro Pascal, & More Say "I'm For Planned Parenthood"

A full-page New York Times ad highlights celebrity support for Planned Parenthood, emphasizing its critical role in reproductive health care access.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
California

In deep blue California, 5 Planned Parenthood clinics shutter due to Trump law

Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP Budget Puts at Least 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics Nationwide at Risk

Proposed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood could severely limit access to reproductive health services across the U.S.
The Republican-led bill aims to eliminate federal funding specifically targeted at Planned Parenthood.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Eight babies in the UK were born through a method using genetic material from three people to prevent mitochondrial disease.
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Andrea Becker on the Politics of Hysterectomy

Access to hysterectomy is stratified by race, age, and gender identity, intertwined with eugenic policies affecting reproductive health.
Women
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The popularization of egg freezing has created a new 'fertility wealth gap'

Egg freezing creates a fertility wealth gap between men and women due to cost and social pressures.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations due to political, cultural, and societal factors.
#fertility-rates
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

A Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & This Is The Pamphlet He's Given

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."
Health
Health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Not Tonight, Honey... I'm Allergic to Your Spunk

Allergic reactions to semen are real and often underdiagnosed, leading to symptoms like itching and anaphylactic shock.
#microplastics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

In parts of the U.S., a push to protect and expand access to IVF

State laws protecting and expanding access to in vitro fertilization take effect amid legislative responses to Alabama's Supreme Court ruling on embryos.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

States That Have Banned Abortion Are Now Criminalizing Midwives

Texas midwife Maria's arrest highlights historical biases against midwives and raises concerns about community health provider protections after Roe's repeal.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Sperm-Detecting AI Is Helping Doctors Address Infertility

We ran the same sample and found 44 sperm within an hour, that changes everything for a couple who thought they had no path forward.
Health
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women

A new test may identify abnormal womb lining contributing to miscarriage risk, potentially leading to new treatments for women experiencing repeated pregnancy loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Etienne-Emile Baulieu obituary

Etienne-Emile Baulieu, creator of RU486, transformed reproductive health with the abortion pill, empowering women in their reproductive choices.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This abortion method doesn't involve doctors and many of them consider it safe

Dr. Maya Bass highlights the increasing importance of medication abortion in the U.S. amidst a shortage of providers and changing legal landscape.
fromNature
1 month ago

Fetal and parental genomes offer mechanistic insights into pregnancy loss

Genetic analysis of pregnancy loss reveals that chromosomal abnormalities and subtle variants significantly contribute to early pregnancy loss in many cases.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Takes Aim at Abortion Protections in Blue States

The Supreme Court is undermining states' authority to safeguard abortion access, favoring restrictive laws in red states.
#womens-rights
Women
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's Long Been Women's Responsibility. That Might Finally Be Shifting.

Women face significant physical and emotional side effects from long-term contraception, while male contraceptive options remain limited.
fromBBC News
2 months ago

Menstrual tracking app users cautioned by Cambridge researchers

Cycle tracking apps collect sensitive data that poses risks to user privacy and safety.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

'Cat Ladies' and Declining Birth Rates: Is There a Link?

Animal studies consistently show reproductive damage across species from Toxoplasma infection, raising important questions about its potential impact on human male infertility.
Pets
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

IVF parents should have right to paid fertility leave, says GMB union

Workers undergoing IVF treatment should have paid fertility leave and flexible working arrangements according to GMB union.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

Loss of CDC's contraception guidelines team impacts women's health significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Difficult choices': aid cuts threaten effort to reduce maternal deaths in Nigeria

Women displaced by Boko Haram are receiving crucial reproductive health services in a UN clinic, enhancing family planning awareness and care.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Health Advocates Say Medi-Cal Budget Could Cripple Women's Reproductive Care

California's Governor proposes reallocating funds intended for Medi-Cal and reproductive health services to address the state deficit.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Blast near California reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

An explosion at a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs caused one fatality and several injuries, believed to be an intentional act of violence.
#palm-springs
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

The explosion near a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs is suspected to be an intentional act of violence, leading to one death.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Los Angeles

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb explosion at a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs left one dead and several injured.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

The explosion near a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs is suspected to be an intentional act of violence, leading to one death.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb explosion at a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs left one dead and several injured.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in California, leading to one fatality.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Wiggling Sperm Power a New Male Fertility Test

The technique aims to democratize fertility testing by providing a cost-effective, at-home alternative that measures sperm motility rather than relying solely on lab-based examinations.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Menopausal' at 15?: I was prescribed the pill and then told I'd never get a period'

At 15, Maria Jesus Barrena Morcillo's struggles with her reproductive health led to a diagnosis of primary ovarian insufficiency, significantly impacting her life and health.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

15 Times People Were Very, Very, Very Incorrect About Women's Anatomy

Misunderstanding of women's anatomy is widespread despite millions of women existing, often due to societal taboos.
Society's taboo on discussing women's health leads to absurd misconceptions about female bodies.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

We're ready to fight': activists brace as US anti-rights figures descend on Africa

Powerful ultra-conservative campaigners opposing LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights are set to converge in Nairobi, raising fears among local advocates for rights and freedoms.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
Mental health
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 months ago

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

The debate centers on whether to unwind Colorado's sperm donor regulations, concerned that they have deterred donations for aspiring parents while emphasizing the need for oversight.
SF parents
fromdailymom.com
3 months ago

Trying To Get Pregnant In 2025? The Best Fertility Supplements And Vitamins For Getting Pregnant Faster

Proper nutrition and supplementation significantly boost chances of conception for women trying to conceive.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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.
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