United States – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

15 Feb

New Research Finds State-Level Abortion Restrictions Associated with Increased Maternal Deaths

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Care, Abortion restrictions, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Red States, Reproductive rights, United States

The increased number of state-level abortion restrictions in the U.S. was associated with a parallel increase in maternal deaths between 2005 and 2023, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™. Researchers found that states with five or more different abortion restrictions had higher rates of maternal deaths from any cause, cardiovascular disease, and violence than those states with fewer restrictions.

14 Feb

A constitutional amendment on reproductive rights is headed to Virginia’s ballot, here’s what it would do.

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Blue State, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Virginia

Abortion remains legal in Virginia, but advocates say that could change with shifting political power. A constitutional amendment would make reproductive rights far harder to roll back.

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.

12 Feb

Rising abortion rates and what the statistics tell us

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is pleased to have contributed to a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on contraception, abortion and reproductive choice.

11 Feb

Fears that US global health deals harm reproductive health

FlynnLatest NewsGlobal, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Countries have begun to sign new bilateral agreements with the USA on global health, but advocates warn of the harm they may do to maternal and child health.

11 Feb

Go Red For Women Day Information Fair, February 11, 2026

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, United States, Women's Health

Join the Women’s Health Team in recognizing American Heart Month. Wear red and join the team in the Medical Center Atrium for a health and information fair on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in the DC VAMC Atrium.

11 Feb

Beyond Reproduction: The Importance of Sex for a Healthier and More Satisfying Life

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Sex, United States

Kate Thomas, PhD, Director of Clinical Services at the Johns Hopkins Sex and Gender Clinic will speak on sexual health beyond reproduction. The talk will focus on female sexuality, encompassing theories of sexual health, interest, desire, and behavior, as well as highlighting the unique aspects of queer sexuality and sexuality and menopause.

10 Feb

NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research

FlynnLatest NewsBreast Cancer, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States

Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of Harvard Medical School, two dozen small jars with pink plastic lids sat on a metal counter. Inside these humble-looking jars is the core of Joan Brugge’s current multiyear research project.

09 Feb

Federal and state authorities are taking a 2-pronged approach to make it harder to get an abortion

DoryLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Anti-abortion conservatives have long sought to force Planned Parenthood’s clinics to close their doors and to make it harder, if not impossible, to get abortion pills as part of a two-pronged approach to limit access to abortion.

08 Feb

HIV in the Black Community: Shifting from Stigma and Health Inequalities to Communication and Care Initiatives

DoryLatest NewsBlack Community, Healthcare, HIV, Reproductive rights, United States

Black Americans are 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV than the general US population, and black women in particular, carry a large HIV disease burden. In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its surveillance report that showed that despite Black women in the United States making up just 13% of the overall female population, they accounted for 50% of HIV diagnoses among women.

07 Feb

American Society for Reproductive Medicine Responds to TrumpRx Announcement, Says IVF Access Requires More Than Lower Drug Prices

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States

The move by the Trump administration alone does not make IVF attainable for most patients. Fertility drugs represent only one portion of the overall cost of care, and patients without good insurance coverage continue to face significant out-of-pocket expenses.

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

06 Feb

HHS scrubs reproductive and maternal health information, HIPAA guidelines from webpages

PhoenixLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, HHS, Reproductive rights, Trump, United States

Shortly after President Trump’s inauguration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began removing critical information from its various webpages. On January 21, NPR reported that HHS had deleted from its website any mention of abortion related to Biden-era policies protecting abortion and other reproductive health care services. Any remaining references to abortion cite policies from the first Trump administration or contain broken links.

04 Feb

New York Looks for First-in-Nation Fertility Coverage Expansion

PhoenixLatest NewsDemocrats, Fertility, Healthcare, New York, Reproductive rights, United States

New York Democrats are gaining ground in pushing the Empire State to be the first in the US to require commercial insurers to more broadly cover fertility services.

04 Feb

10 JAMA women’s health resources to share with patients

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, JAMA, Reproductive rights, United States

These JAMA Patient Pages explore common female health conditions, including how they are prevented, detected and treated.