Contraception – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

04 Aug

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

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Reproductive rights, Title X, Trump, United States, Vance

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

RileyLatest NewsBlue State, Contraception, Healthcare, Illinois, Minors, Reproductive rights

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

RandyLatest NewsArizona, Contraception, Healthcare, Medicaid, Public Health, Reproductive rights, Safety Net

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

AlanLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Safety Net, Title X, Trump

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

CoreyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, US Court of Appeals

Appeals court hears arguments on religious exemption rule

20 Jul

Trump administration cancels grants aimed at reducing teen pregnancies

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, GOP, GOP Funding Cuts, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Teen Pregnancy, Trump, United States

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

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Safety Net, Trump, Trump DOJ, United States

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

AlanLatest NewsBlue States, Contraception, Healthcare, Red States, Reproductive rights

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

11 Jul

Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Access to Reproductive Health Products

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, Democratic Governor, Healthcare, Illinois, Reproductive rights

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an updated contraceptive standing order expanding the ability of trained pharmacists to provide prescription birth control methods directly to Illinois residents. The updated order is intended to ensure residents have easy access to contraceptive methods.

07 Jul

The Antiabortion Playbook Is Coming for Birth Control

MorganLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Bodily Autonomy, Contraception, GOP, States, Trump

The same strategy that weakened abortion rights—misinformation, incremental restrictions and attacks on access—is now being deployed against contraception.

27 Jun

New study: Birth control pills may increase binge eating

AlanLatest NewsBirth Control Pills, Contraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

A new study from Michigan State University found increases in binge eating when taking hormone pills in the form of oral contraceptives — but not in all women. This is the first large-scale study of changes in binge-related symptoms with oral contraceptive use.

26 Jun

NFPRHA, FHCCP, and ACLU Sue Trump Administration to Protect Integrity of Title X Family Planning Program

AlanLatest NewsContraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Title X, Trump

The administration’s FY 2027 Title X funding announcement is designed to enable the federal government to push highly qualified health care providers out of the program based solely on lack of “alignment” with the Trump administration’s political priorities.

26 Jun

What are some birth control options?

RandyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Chart showig the chance of getting pregnant for those who use different methods of birth control. Each box in the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart. Advertixement.