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27 Apr

Louisiana ponders IVF protections that anti-abortion groups oppose

CoreyLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Healthcare, IVF, Louisiana, Reproductive rights

A Louisiana lawmaker says he wants to avoid the scenario that unfolded last year in Alabama, where clinics offering in vitro fertilization closed their doors rather than risk legal liability based on a new interpretation of a 19th century law. The matter has pitted some conservative Republicans, who normally take the same side on reproductive health issues, against one another. It also provides a glimpse into the national debate over IVF, which proponents fear could be threatened under Trump administration policy.

26 Apr

Reproductive Justice, Executive Order Threats & Speaking Truth to Power

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Last week AMSA members and allies gathered in Washington DC for the 75th annual convention to share their research, network with friends and colleagues, learn from presenters, partners, and exhibitors, and meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

25 Apr

Assisted Reproductive Technology Market worth US$6.02 Billion by 2030

DoryLatest NewsART, Healthcare, Infertility, Reproductive rights

Increased levels of infertility caused by stress, lifestyle changes, and medical conditions are among the key drivers affecting the assisted reproductive technology (ART) market. The sector has expanded due to technological advancements such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), embryo freezing, and enhanced in-vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques that have significantly improved success rates. Industry growth is prevented by ethical and regulatory issues, including legal bans, expensive processes, and the ethical debate over the handling of embryos and surrogacy. Government backing from the state, a change in social perception, and rising public awareness all drive market growth. Improved healthcare infrastructure and greater…

25 Apr

Arkansas abortion ban gets tweaked; pro-choice advocates plan “immersive” event

DoryLatest NewsAbortion Care, Arkansas, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The Arkansas Abortion Support Network plans to show people on Saturday what seeking an abortion was like before the state’s ban took effect nearly three years ago, the group announced in a press release.

24 Apr

Abortion saved her. Now it could cost her freedom.

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Care, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Tennessee, United States

As the Trump administration cuts funding for Planned Parenthood, one court offers Black women in the South a legal lifeline.

23 Apr

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Women in the United States are less likely to have babies than ever before, but key figures in the Trump administration seem keen on changing that – even as federal programs focused on reproductive health face significant upheaval.

23 Apr

Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, OB/GYNS, Reproductive rights, United States

Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology are still dealing with tough decisions about where to live and work.

20 Apr

U.S. Supreme Court Could Roll Back, Freeze or Eliminate Preventive Health Coverage – Oral Arguments Tomorrow (4/21/25)

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, SCOTUS, United States

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Braidwood Management v. Becerra, which could roll back and freeze coverage for key preventive health services and screenings currently required by the Affordable Care Act. The new name for the case is Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc.

19 Apr

Under Idaho’s abortion ban, a family confronts life-or-death reality — and a crisis of faith

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Care, Healthcare, Idaho, legislation, Reproductive rights, United States

As judges weigh the limits of medical exceptions, Idaho’s abortion ban is being tested — in courts, hospitals and patients’ lives

18 Apr

New Connecticut bill aims to enshrine minors’ access to reproductive health

RandyLatest NewsConnecticut, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

The bill would codify the right of minors to receive contraceptive and pregnancy-related care without parental permission.

18 Apr

Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, HRT, menopause, Reproductive rights, United States

Each day, about 6,000 women in the U.S. enter menopause and begin to deal with the associated physical and mental changes. Menopause is natural as women move away from their reproductive years. Yet the transition can bring about significant physical and emotional changes that can affect a woman’s overall well-being. While most women have minimal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats, about 15% will require treatment for more severe problems. The loss of estrogen during menopause can lead to anxiety, bone weakening, insomnia and negative impacts to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

17 Apr

Seasonal air pollution found to undermine IVF success

RandyLatest NewsAir Pollution, IVF, Reproductive rights, Scientific Research, United States

A recent study published in BMC Public Health explores the impact of seasonal fluctuations in fine particulate matter (PM) with a diameter of 2.5 µm or less (PM2.5) pollution on the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART).

17 Apr

Conn. Reproductive health advocates push against Trump’s plan to freeze Title X

RandyLatest NewsConnecticut, Reproductive rights, Title X, United States

In a push to protect Title X, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Planned Parenthood and other advocates met on Wednesday to talk about reproductive health services. See less

16 Apr

Yale-launched national coalition aims to defend public health from political threats

CoreyLatest NewsReproductive rights, United States, Women's Health, Yale

Mindy Jane Roseman, director of International Law Programs and director of the Gruber Program for Global Justice and Women’s Rights at the Yale Law School, signed the open letter from Defend Public Health opposing Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Roseman’s work focuses on how international human rights norms and laws improve health outcomes, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health. While funding for her work does not depend on US government support directly, she is still concerned that the Trump administration wants to remove the voices of underrepresented patients from public health…

16 Apr

Title X freeze puts at risk low-cost reproductive health in Ohio

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Low Income, Ohio, Reproductive rights, United States

More than a dozen organizations that provide family planning services are in limbo right now. The Trump administration has put more than $27 million of their funding on hold as the Department of Health and Human Services investigates potential violations of Title X.