Healthcare – Page 5 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

07 Sep

Hysterectomy, oophorectomy linked to raised stroke risk

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Reproductive rights, Woman's Health

The risk of stroke is greater in women with hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy vs no surgery, according to a recent study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

06 Sep

Trump shifted the 9th Circuit to the right. What that means for abortion and reproductive care

RileyLatest News9th Circut, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

President "Trump had a particularly significant impact on the 9th Circuit" in his first term, moving the reliably liberal appeals court to the right. That could influence abortion policy in the West. For decades the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has been a reliable stronghold for liberal ideals, but that changed during President Donald Trump's first term thanks to the 10 appointments he made.

05 Sep

Expanded Protections for Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Care: What Massachusetts Providers Need to Know

ChaseLatest Newsgender affirming care, Healthcare, Massachusetts, Reproductive rights, United States

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law an Act Strengthening Healthcare Protections in the Commonwealth (the “Act”), which amends the state’s existing “Shield Law” protections for providers of reproductive health and gender-affirming care (“Protected Care”). The Act is the latest response by Massachusetts to the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022), which eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion and returned the authority to regulate reproductive health care to the states. Dobbs has resulted in an uncertain legal landscape where numerous states restricting reproductive care (“Restrictive States”) have enacted broad laws that potentially create liability for out-of-state providers. Like similar laws…

05 Sep

Minnesota Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Keeps Abortion Protections In Place

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Minnesota, Reproductive rights, travel, United States

The lawsuit, brought by anti-abortion organizations and crisis pregnancy centers, sought to limit abortion access, claiming that the state's abortion laws are too permissive. Other states in the news: North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and more.

03 Sep

Bill allowing private citizens to sue over abortion pills gets initial OK in the Texas Senate

DoryLatest NewsAbortion Pills, Anti-abortion, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Texas

The Texas Senate on Tuesday evening tentatively approved a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, mails or provides abortion medication to or from Texas.

02 Sep

Racial gaps in diagnosis and care for endometriosis reported

RandyLatest NewsEndometriosis, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Health

A cross-sectional qualitative review published in BMC Women’s Health highlights the need for culturally responsive, patient-centered care in Black women with endometriosis.

02 Sep

What role will reproductive rights play in the 2026 election?

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Voting

One advocacy group is jumping into Nevada’s 2026 endorsement cycle early with the hope of reversing the battleground state’s recent swing toward electing candidates with weaker records on protecting reproductive rights.

01 Sep

To raise fertility rates, it’s not women who need to step up — it’s men

RandyLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Inequity, Reproductive rights

New research found that countries where men do more housework and child care have higher fertility rates

01 Sep

Access to Fertility Treatment Is Unequal Nationally

RandyLatest Newsfertility treatment, Healthcare, Inequity, Reproductive rights, United States

Less than half of US women with infertility receive treatment, while just 1 in 10 have a live birth, a study has found. In addition, the study’s authors said the disparities across the spectrum of fertility care are “striking.”

31 Aug

Decreased Hormone-Free Intervals and Amenorrhea With Low-Dose Estrogen Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

PhoenixLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Panelists discuss how shortened hormone-free intervals (24-4 and 24-2-2 regimens) prevent ovarian reactivation and endometrial proliferation that caused breakthrough bleeding with traditional 21/7 formulations, while addressing how amenorrhea can be viewed as either a desired therapeutic outcome or concerning adverse effect depending on patient preferences.

31 Aug

Top 5 women’s health headlines you missed in August 2025

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Health

August 2025 brought a wave of important updates that continue to shape the care of women across all stages of life.

30 Aug

Mangroves, Violins, & Corals

JordanLatest NewsBotswana, Healthcare, HIV, International, Reproductive rights

Now, Botswana has one of the world’s most successful HIV-elimination programs, with interventions that slashed the mother-to-child transmission rate to under 1% over the course of just two decades. Fewer than 100 HIV-positive infants are born annually, an event so rare that each case is evaluated to determine how it happened.

30 Aug

Stem Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Women’s Reproductive Health

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Stem Cell, Women's Health

In the evolving field of regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking option for treating a wide range of female reproductive disorders. The recent comprehensive review by Nair et al. in the Journal of Ovarian Research illuminates the promising potential that these innovative therapies hold for women experiencing conditions such as infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and premature ovarian failure. This research, which consolidates various studies and findings, sheds light on the mechanisms by which stem cells can restore reproductive health and offers insight into future clinical applications.

29 Aug

DKSH Healthcare Thailand Advocates for Women’s Health Equity through “Patient Purpose Day 2025”

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Thailand, Women's Health, Women's Rights

DKSH Thailand will host a charity run with the motto "Patient Purpose Day: Run for Her Health" to fund free cervical and breast cancer screenings for Thai women, reflecting DKSH Thailand's commitment to advancing equitable healthcare access across the country. The charity run in Thailand marks the start of this year's "Patient Purpose Day", DKSH's annual global initiative to foster a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape, with a special focus this year on promoting women's health.

29 Aug

Missouri judge weighs whether new abortion ban should appear on 2026 ballot

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Anti-abortion, GOP, Healthcare, legislation, Missouri, Reproductive rights, Voters

A proposed amendment written by Missouri Republican lawmakers would repeal the reproductive rights measure passed by voters last year — but makes no mention that it would ban abortion. The ACLU of Missouri argues the proposal violates the state constitution and misleads voters.