Contraception – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

11 Sep

Health Care Financing to Improve Availability of Affordable Contraception: Identifying Promising Practices

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Effective family planning that meets an individual’s needs, values, and preferences is a critical element of high-quality health care for women. Despite the well-documented role of family planning in improving maternal and infant health outcomes, persistent financial obstacles create barriers to care for many women. An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will review programs that aim to improve availability and affordability of contraception and identify effective strategies to inform future policy and practice.

02 Sep

Maryland, 22 other states sue Trump administration over family planning restrictions

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Maryland, New York, Massachusetts lead coalition suing over policy that ties Title X grants to alignment with ‘unlawful and discriminatory’ administration policies

28 Aug

FDA Approves Gwyn Lo, a New Low-Dose Contraceptive Patch

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FDA Approves Gwyn Lo, a New Low-Dose Contraceptive Patch

20 Aug

Jeffrey Jensen, MD, contextualizes contraceptive efficacy in modern trials

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The Pearl Index reported for the newly FDA-approved norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol transdermal system (Gwyn Lo; Viatris) reflects a shift in how contraceptive efficacy is measured in modern US trials rather than a signal clinicians should find concerning, according to Jeffrey Jensen, MD, MPH, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University. The discussion continues Jensen's reaction to the FDA approval of the once-weekly patch.1

20 Aug

Cornell’s School of Veterinary Medicine’s reversible male contraception research earns recognition at international science summit

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Dr. Paula Cohen has been chosen as a finalist for the Falling Walls Global Call for Science Breakthroughs 2026. Since 2009, the Falling Walls Science Summit has united the world’s greatest minds to break down barriers in science and innovation.

04 Aug

Planned Parenthood Sues Trump-Vance Administration Over Ideologically-Driven Changes to Funding Application for Title X Family Planning Program

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Changes to the Longstanding Program Threatens Access to Low-and No-Cost Birth Control Nationwide

02 Aug

Contraceptive Options in 2026: How Doctors Match the Method to the Patient

DevonLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Contraceptive options in 2026 include daily birth control pills, hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, implants, patches, rings, injections, condoms, diaphragms, and permanent sterilization. The right choice depends on your age, health history, lifestyle, side effect tolerance, and future pregnancy plans.

29 Jul

Illinois law lets minors get birth control without parental consent

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois minors can get prescribed birth control and contraceptive services without parental consent.

29 Jul

Arizona Health Care Cost Proposal Expands Access to a Full Year of Birth Control AZPHA Submitted Comments Supporting the Move

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Last week AHCCCS proposed a change to their pharmacy policy to make it easier for Medicaid members to get an extended supply of contraceptives.

24 Jul

Title X: The Nation’s Program for Affordable Birth Control and Reproductive Health Care

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In 1970, the only federal program dedicated to providing low- and no-cost birth control and other reproductive health care was created with bipartisan support.

22 Jul

Emails Detail Confusion in State Department over Trump Plan to Destroy Contraceptives

AlanLatest NewsContraception, Global, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump

“Newly disclosed emails reveal confusion at the State Department during the Trump administration’s push last year to destroy almost $10 million worth of family planning commodities in a Belgian warehouse that were intended for distribution in some of the world’s poorest nations.

22 Jul

US Court of Appeals hears arguments in contraception coverage case

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Appeals court hears arguments on religious exemption rule

20 Jul

Trump administration cancels grants aimed at reducing teen pregnancies

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The Trump administration has canceled all but a few teen pregnancy prevention grants. That funding went to public health departments, universities and nonprofits to help teach young people and their caregivers how to reduce teen pregnancies.

19 Jul

Trump’s DOJ Goes to Court to Let Employers Deny Birth Control Coverage

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Trump’s Department of Justice went to court seeking to revive a rule that would allow employers to deny birth control coverage.

15 Jul

Red and blue states pass laws to protect contraception access

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At least four states in recent months have enacted new laws.