Morgan – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

23 Feb

Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law

MorganLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Democratic, Healthcare, New Hampshire, Reproductive rights

A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.

22 Feb

Bill that would guarantee right to contraception passes in Virginia Senate

MorganLatest NewsContraception, Democratic majority, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Virginia

‘I did not think in my lifetime I would have to do this much work to protect access to the birth control pill,’ said Del. Marcia Price.

22 Feb

Fertility Tracking Must Be Grounded In Evidence And Reproductive Justice

MorganLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Fertility Tracking, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump, United States

If you have scrolled through wellness social media content lately, you may have encountered videos celebrating fertility tracking. The videos echo a common message: Fertility tracking has allowed people to reclaim their bodily autonomy and help them achieve their goals of getting pregnant, avoiding pregnancy, or monitoring aspects of their reproductive health. Sometimes referred to as “fertility awareness-based methods” (FABMs), these practices can help people identify the days during their menstrual cycle when they’re most likely to conceive if they have sex without contraception. And digital approaches to using an FABM suddenly seem to be everywhere—from our social media feeds to…

21 Feb

Birth control options for all: Planned Parenthood in Mass. now offers vasectomies

MorganLatest NewsHealthcare, Male Contraception, Reproductive rights, United States, Vasectomy

Planned Parenthoods across the state are now offering a new birth control option. This time, the services are mostly for men. Vasectomy services began Saturday, timed cheekily for Valentine’s Day, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts said in a statement last week. Two people successfully underwent the procedure, according to Dr. Luu Ireland, chief medical officer for the family planning and health services organization.

20 Feb

Two Male Birth Control Options Advance Into Phase II Clinical Trials

MorganLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Male Contraception, Reproductive rights

Men have long been waiting for new male contraceptive options outside of just condoms and vasectomy.

03 Feb

New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1 with millions at risk of losing benefits

MorganLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, SNAP, Trump, United States

Under the megabill, the upper age limit for those who need to meet work requirements was raised from age 54 through age 64 for the first time for able-bodied adults without dependents.

02 Feb

Illinois launches new fund to support reproductive health access nationwide

MorganLatest NewsHealthcare, Illinois, Reproductive Health, Reproductive rights, United States

A new fund has been announced to boost and strengthen access specifically to sexual and reproductive health, not just for Illinoisans but for people across the country.

01 Feb

‘Menopause gold rush’? Experts warn of brands cashing in on women’s symptoms

MorganLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Reproductive rights

As apps and gadgets capitalise on loss of stigma, consumers are advised to look for evidence-based solutions

29 Jan

As federal anti-smoking programs get cut, who’s looking out for LGBTQ+ adults?

MorganLatest NewsHealthcare, LGBTQIA+, Smoking, transgender health care, United States

Amid cuts to national smoking programs, The 19th spoke with LGBTQ+ people about how their queer or trans identity is linked to smoking.

28 Jan

A Self-Injectable Birth Control Med Is Available, But Most Doctors Don’t Prescribe It

MorganLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, injectable, Reproductive rights, United States

Young people capable of getting pregnant could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it’s an option, a new study says.

27 Jan

Boost Fertility

MorganLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Webinar

Infertility is now considered a disease and it takes a significant emotional toll on couples desperate to conceive. While some couples can afford the tens of thousands of dollars required to undergo IVF, most can’t, and for them, options are extremely limited.

27 Jan

US to Cut Veterans’ Abortion Access

MorganLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, rape, Reproductive rights, United States, Veterans

New Policy Denies Coverage Even in Cases of Danger to Health, Rape

12 Jan

How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s

MorganLatest NewsIVF, Reproductive rights, United States

Laura Terry dreamed of having kids — a family she could call her own. But there was one challenge: She wasn't interested in dating, marriage, or partnering up. So, she came up with an idea for an unusual present to give herself.

12 Jan

The cost of IVF: How far did you go to pay for your fertility treatment?

MorganLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, United States

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, has reshaped who gets to be a parent today. But IVF is a complicated process — involving retrieving and freezing a person's eggs, fertilizing them in the lab and implanting embryos. The cost of a single cycle can range from $15,000 to over $30,000, and because there's no guarantee of pregnancy with just one try, people often pay exorbitant amounts for multiple attempts.

11 Jan

Abortion Restriction States See Poor Fertility Outcomes

MorganLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, JAMA, Reproductive rights, United States

OHSU study highlights continued far-reaching implications of abortion restrictions on reproductive health care