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Black women have much at stake in states where abortion access may vanish

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — “Adulting” was not going great for Tia Freeman. She had lost her scholarship at the University of Tennessee and enlisted in the Air Force. As she finished training to be an analyst, she got pregnant despite being on birth control.

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Attempted suicide rates lower in women who use hormonal contraceptives – study

Hormonal contraceptives, including the birth control pill, are among the most widely used drugs, the researchers say.

The Independent UK

Amid abortion battle, DeSantis vetoes birth control funding — again

When Gov. Ron DeSantis slashed $3 billion from the state’s budget Thursday, one ill-fated item sounded familiar: Just as he did last year, DeSantis vetoed $2 million meant to help low-income people access long-acting birth control.

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Women not warned of contraceptive failure risk of common drug used in surgery, say researchers

Anaesthetists must tell patients sugammadex could make their birth control less effective, study concludes

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After Idaho lawmaker’s comments on Plan B, some worry other birth control is at risk

BOISE, Idaho — Abortion rights advocates like Planned Parenthood are raising concerns that Idaho lawmakers could pave the way to ban different forms of birth control. Their fears come after speculation on outlawing emergency contraception.

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How Christians popularized birth control

Over the decades, Protestant leaders have largely disappeared from pro-birth control arguments

Salon

Banning abortions is just the start – next the US right want to outlaw contraception

Jacky Eubanks wants to be a Michigan senator – and to ban contraception. And she’s not the only one, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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Protestants and the pill: How US Christians helped make birth control mainstream

Since May 3, 2022, when Politico reported that the Supreme Court was planning to strike down Roe v. Wade, many Christians have celebrated the prospect of an America where abortion is not a constitutionally protected right – or is someday banned entirely.

The Conversation

If Roe falls, some fear repercussions for reproductive care

If the Supreme Court follows through on overturning Roe v

The Independent UK

Editorial: First abortion, next birth control — women understand the stakes

Over the past few weeks, Americans have come to understand just how deeply Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that established women’s rights to control their reproductive health care, is ingrained in the nation’s legal foundation. The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion has put the…

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What to expect if you’re expecting to go off birth control

If you are planning to quit birth control, know that some women may also experience changes to their periods, skin, or mood.

Inverse

GOP candidate wants to ban birth control

MAGA candidate Jacky Eubanks says contraception goes against God's "moral order"

Salon

Why TherapeuticsMD Shares Are Trading Higher Today

TherapeuticsMD Inc (NASDAQ:TXMD) shares are trading higher after FDA approved the supplemental application, including minor revisions to Annovera's in vitro release testing specification that allowed for normal manufacturing variability. The FDA approved Annovera in August 2018 as the only long-lasting, reversible, procedure-free birth control. With the approval of the supplemental application, the company believes…

Benzinga

Editorial: If activists are serious about 'life,' they should embrace contraception access

As contentious as the issue of abortion rights is at the moment, it would be easy to assume there’s no overlap between those who believe women have a right to biological self-determination and those who believe that terminating a pregnancy at any stage is murder — an argument that some…

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Birth control: what to expect if you choose to come off it

Deciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this – whether that’s to have a baby, or because of negative side effects you might be experiencing (such as mood swings). But while there’s plenty of…

Los Angeles Times

If men could get pregnant, abortion and baby formula would be free

As the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, America is suffering a baby formula shortage.

Daily Mirror

Birth control: 6 of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them

Missing pills, smoking tobacco and even some medication can make contraception less effective. Here are some of the most common birth control mistakes and how to avoid them.

WEKU

What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?

Overturning Roe v. Wade could threaten birth control and other care, experts say.

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No, Missouri’s abortion ‘trigger’ law doesn’t ban Plan B, birth control or IVF, experts say

Since a leaked Supreme Court decision that could affect abortion rights circulated last week, we’ve heard from readers concerned about Missouri’s “trigger” law that would ban nearly all abortions in the state.

Mic

OpenAI Stays A Nonprofit — For Now

OpenAI reaffirms its nonprofit governance structure, balancing innovation with ethical responsibility in the AI industry.

The Times of India

44.1% Kerala men view women using contraceptives as promiscuous

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If a woman is on birth control, does that make her sexually unfaithful? The recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21, India Report, of the Union health ministry shows that Kerala has the highest percentage of men in the country who think along this line, raising serious questions…

Salon

Republicans are lying to you about Roe

GOP talking points include calling forced childbirth "compassion" and concealing plans for a national abortion ban

The Independent UK

Will overruling Roe v Wade affect birth control?

‘Trust me, the states that disapprove of abortion are not going to stop there,’ professor says

WEKU

Could overturning Roe v. Wade have implications beyond abortion?

The draft Supreme Court opinion says it is limited to abortion, but advocates say same-sex marriage and birth control cases could be at risk.

The Conversation

Abortion has been common in the US since the 18th century -- and debate over it started soon after

State-by-state battles are heating up in the wake of news that the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overrule landmark rulings - Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey - and remove constitutional protection for the right to get an abortion.

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