Contraception – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

02 Mar

2025 State Legislation on Birth Control: Attacks Continue but State Advocates Work to Protect and Expand Contraceptive Access

AlanLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump, United States, Women's Law Center

Everyone should have access to the birth control they want or need, when they want or need it, without any barriers. This is especially important for young people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.1 However, when the Supreme Court unjustly overturned Roe v. Wade, it not only took away people’s constitutional right to abortion, but also laid the groundwork to eliminate the right to birth control.2 In the years that have followed, both the right and access to contraception have been increasingly under threat.3

27 Feb

Holding the Trump Administration Accountable for Wasting Millions of Dollars of Birth Control

PhoenixLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States

The Trump administration will let tens of millions of dollars’ worth of contraception paid for by taxpayers expire rather than distribute it as foreign aid. The contraception, representing a value of at least $10 million and possibly as much as $40 million, was earmarked for women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa—where its loss could result in more than a million unintended pregnancies and thousands of maternal deaths. Multiple humanitarian organizations have offered to buy the birth control, but the administration has refused.

26 Feb

New reproductive health vending machine opens in Indianapolis, offering access to free health essentials

RileyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Indiana, Reproductive rights, Vending Machines

A range of reproductive health products and other essentials, all free of charge, for anyone in need. That's what a new vending machine on the north side is offering to those in the community.

24 Feb

Could Male Contraceptives Make It to Market Within the Next Decade?

RandyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Male Contraception, Reproductive rights, United States

NES/T gel and DMAU clinical trials bring male contraceptives and shared reproductive responsibility closer to reality.

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.

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.

18 Feb

Contraception Bills Continue to Move Forward in Virginia General Assembly

DoryLatest NewsContraception, Democrats, Healthcare, legislation, Reproductive rights, United States, Virginia

Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Prince William) and reproductive rights advocates from REPRO Rising Virginia, Birth in Color, Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Americans for Contraception, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia addressed the issue of contraceptive coverage

17 Feb

Why this Little-Known Birth Control Option Deserves More Attention

DoryLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Injectible, Reproductive rights, Risks

Self-administered injectable contraception has been available in the U.S. for more than two decades, yet a new study found that only about a quarter of reproductive health experts prescribe it — and many are unaware it’s even an option.

12 Feb

Groundbreaking new poll shows bipartisan nationwide support for contraception and IVF.

FlynnLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, United States

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed by Congress proposes significant changes to federal health care policies, particularly affecting access to contraception and reproductive health services. This legislation is a substantial setback for reproductive health and rights, including cuts to Medicaid and new barriers to access contraception and Planned Parenthood services.

07 Feb

As male birth control gets closer to reality, men are lining up for clinical trials

PhoenixLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Male Contraception, Reproductive rights, United States

Supreme Court Dobbs decision has contributed to surge of interest in male contraception

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.

29 Dec

Updated cornerstones of contraceptive care

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Global, Reproductive rights, WHO

Launch of the updated Medical eligibility criteria and Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive care

05 Nov

Contraceptive, Reproductive Health Counseling Crucial for Women With CKD (chronic kidney disease )

ChaseLatest NewsCKD, Contraception, Healthcare, Kidney Disease, Reproductive rights

There are key barriers to contraceptive use and reproductive health management in women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), wrote authors of research published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases. These barriers include provider discomfort because of limited training and exposure, lack of clear guidelines, and fragmented care, all of which can be addressed through preparation, education, and establishing a framework of care.1

04 Nov

Globally Around 224 million women still don’t access family planning

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, International, Reproductive rights

The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.”