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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The pill, Puerto Rico and the patriarchal medical system | Letters

Historical medical misogyny and coerced testing on marginalized women have created distrust in contraception, so clinicians must improve methods and acknowledge harms.
Public health
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Advocates urge Trump not to destroy $10 million in contraceptives

The administration plans to destroy contraceptives and other medical supplies purchased under terminated contracts, potentially causing thousands of unintended pregnancies and preventable maternal deaths.
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Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

There's a Secret to a Nearly Painless IUD. Republicans Can't Stand It.

Clinicians certified in complex family planning are far more likely to use paracervical lidocaine during IUD insertion, reducing patient pain.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

The Trump administration is reducing access to contraception by withholding Title X funding, affecting low-income individuals.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
US politics

US confirms it will destroy contraceptives previously designated as aid

The US plans to destroy reproductive health supplies previously designated for aid, causing outrage among advocates.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-ed | Expanding birth control access in New York | amNewYork

Reproductive freedom and access to contraceptives are increasingly threatened across the U.S., with specific barriers evident in New York.
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Public health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Mary Kenny: We must remember contraception can prevent unwanted pregnancies, but also difficult decisions on abortions

Terminations are increasing due to various factors, reflecting historical challenges faced by mothers.
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Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Women scared to get pregnant due to overlooked disorder

PMDD symptoms can lead to severe anxiety, making daily life challenging for women diagnosed with the condition.
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