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Shield Laws for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care: A State Law Guide

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, many states enacted bans and further restrictions on abortion. In response, states seeking to preserve and expand access to abortion have passed shield laws: legal protections for patients, health care providers, and people assisting in the provision of certain health care in states where that care is legal from the reach of states with civil, criminal, and professional consequences related to that care.
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Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

The White House and EMD Serono said the drug, along with all its other IVF medications, will be available at a discount on TrumpRx, a government website where patients will be able to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. The Trump administration contends that the new website, which is expected to be running in 2026, will cut pharmaceutical costs by allowing people to buy them without a middleman.
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Global Experts Converge At Suraksha Diagnostics To Explore Cutting-Edge Genetic Solutions For Reproductive Health

Suraksha Diagnostics , a diagnostic chain, brought together global experts for a scientific session on “Advances in Genetics & Reproductive Health.” The event focused on the latest developments in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Preimplantation Genetic Testing, crucial for early diagnosis and improved reproductive outcomes.
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Patients Must Seek Pharmacists, Other Providers For Reproductive Health as Abortion Clinics Close

With abortion-providing clinics being a pillar of contraceptive care in the US, as more and more close across the country, patients will need to seek other providers, such as pharmacists, for reproductive health services. More research is needed to understand the impacts of abortion clinics closing following the pivotal Dobbs decision, according to a study published in Women’s Health Issues.
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Heavy Metals In Cosmetics: An Overlooked Reproductive Health Concern

Cosmetics are everywhere in our lives.  Moisturisers to nourish dry skin, eyeliner to accent your eyes, and lipstick to give color to our lives. But as lovely as these products are, there is a common issue being overlooked: heavy metals (i.e. lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic). While the amount of each would seem insignificant, over time - months and years - these toxic materials build up in our bodies. Heavy metals can disrupt normal hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, and in some cases affect fertility.
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