Jordan – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

05 Oct

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Illinois, Reproductive rights

College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B emergency contraception. At DePaul University, it’s the only way students can get a sliver of sexual health support, she said.

05 Oct

WHO, FIGO, ICM urge better prevention, faster diagnosis and treatment to address world’s leading childbirth complication

JordanLatest Newschildbirth, Healthcare, International, Reproductive rights

Published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the guidelines introduce new objective diagnostic criteria for detecting PPH, based on the largest study on the topic to date – also published today in The Lancet.

04 Oct

Mastectomy may contribute to worse sexual health, psychosocial outcomes

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, Mastectomy, Reproductive rights, Sexual Health, United States

While mastectomy is often a necessary and life-saving treatment option for many women with breast cancer, the surgery may contribute to worse sexual health, body image, and several other physical and emotional challenges after surgery, according to a new systematic review on the effects of mastectomy in women with breast cancer. Surgeons said the research underscores the importance of screening women before they undergo a mastectomy.

04 Oct

Reproductive Health Emergency Kits To Be Distributed Saturday At Jacksonville Really Really Free Market

JordanLatest NewsFlorida, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

The Center for Biological Diversity, Jax Period Pantry and Rebel Recovery will give away sexual and reproductive health emergency preparedness kits at the Jacksonville Really Really Free Market on Saturday, Oct. 4.

03 Oct

Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in rural Colorado

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Care, Colorado, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, rural communities

After the federal government cut off Medicaid funding for certain reproductive health care providers, the state stepped in

03 Oct

The AMA strongly opposes government interference in health care

JordanLatest NewsAmerican Medical Association, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The AMA also supports patient access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care options, including abortion and contraception, as a right. Optimal reproductive health can only happen when patients and physician are able to choose the course of treatment, through shared decision-making that is fully informed by evidence-based medical science and shaped by patient autonomy. Learn more about how the AMA supports reproductive rights and ensures patients’ access to quality health care.

21 Sep

International Safe Abortion Day 2025

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, International, Reproductive rights

International Safe Abortion Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of safe, respectful and rights-based abortion care as a fundamental part of health and human rights. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN’s Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) remain committed to ensuring that all people have access to quality abortion care as part of universal health coverage and essential health services.

20 Sep

What is the Right to Contraception Act in the U.S. Senate

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, U.S. Senate, United States

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17 Sep

CoQ10 shows promise in boosting female fertility by reviving aging eggs

JordanLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

A new review suggests CoQ10 could rejuvenate aging oocytes and enhance embryo quality, offering hope for women facing age-related fertility challenges while spotlighting the need for rigorous clinical trials.

17 Sep

At 14, she thought she had her first period, but when the bleeding went from monthly to daily, a Chicago teenager was diagnosed with a rare vaginal cancer typically found in women after menopause

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Menstruation, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

At the age of 14, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Liliana “Lili” Castaneda thought she had her first menstrual cycle. At first, she was actually excited about it, but then, the monthly bleeding turned into daily bleeding. Castaneda was bleeding so much that she would soak through menstrual pads in 15 minutes and would get dizzy when standing up.

16 Sep

Abortion bans push families deeper into poverty and drive up crime, economists say

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Poverty, Reproductive rights

Researchers found a “strikingly large” relationship between restrictions on abortion and property crime, underscoring the connection between abortion bans and poverty.

30 Aug

Mangroves, Violins, & Corals

JordanLatest NewsBotswana, Healthcare, HIV, International, Reproductive rights

Now, Botswana has one of the world’s most successful HIV-elimination programs, with interventions that slashed the mother-to-child transmission rate to under 1% over the course of just two decades. Fewer than 100 HIV-positive infants are born annually, an event so rare that each case is evaluated to determine how it happened.

30 Aug

Stem Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Women’s Reproductive Health

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Stem Cell, Women's Health

In the evolving field of regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking option for treating a wide range of female reproductive disorders. The recent comprehensive review by Nair et al. in the Journal of Ovarian Research illuminates the promising potential that these innovative therapies hold for women experiencing conditions such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and premature ovarian failure. This research, which consolidates various studies and findings, sheds light on the mechanisms by which stem cells can restore reproductive health and offers insight into future clinical applications.

29 Aug

DKSH Healthcare Thailand Advocates for Women’s Health Equity through “Patient Purpose Day 2025”

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Thailand, Women's Health, Women's Rights

DKSH Thailand will host a charity run with the motto "Patient Purpose Day: Run for Her Health" to fund free cervical and breast cancer screenings for Thai women, reflecting DKSH Thailand's commitment to advancing equitable healthcare access across the country. The charity run in Thailand marks the start of this year's "Patient Purpose Day", DKSH's annual global initiative to foster a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape, with a special focus this year on promoting women's health.

29 Aug

Missouri judge weighs whether new abortion ban should appear on 2026 ballot

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Anti-abortion, GOP, Healthcare, legislation, Missouri, Reproductive rights, Voters

A proposed amendment written by Missouri Republican lawmakers would repeal the reproductive rights measure passed by voters last year — but makes no mention that it would ban abortion. The ACLU of Missouri argues the proposal violates the state constitution and misleads voters.