United States – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

04 Oct

Mastectomy may contribute to worse sexual health, psychosocial outcomes

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, Mastectomy, Reproductive rights, Sexual Health, United States

While mastectomy is often a necessary and life-saving treatment option for many women with breast cancer, the surgery may contribute to worse sexual health, body image, and several other physical and emotional challenges after surgery, according to a new systematic review on the effects of mastectomy in women with breast cancer. Surgeons said the research underscores the importance of screening women before they undergo a mastectomy.

03 Oct

The AMA strongly opposes government interference in health care

JordanLatest NewsAmerican Medical Association, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The AMA also supports patient access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care options, including abortion and contraception, as a right. Optimal reproductive health can only happen when patients and physician are able to choose the course of treatment, through shared decision-making that is fully informed by evidence-based medical science and shaped by patient autonomy. Learn more about how the AMA supports reproductive rights and ensures patients’ access to quality health care.

02 Oct

Fights over Tylenol, SSRIs highlight the enduring lack of pregnant women in drug trials

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, Tylenol, United States

Researchers have shut pregnant women out of gold-standard clinical trials in order to protect them and their babies. But the practice has had the opposite effect.

02 Oct

Legal Alert: HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Vacated Nationally—Updated HIPAA Guide

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, HIPAA, Reproductive rights, United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal of a June 2025 federal district court ruling in Purl et al. v. Department of Health & Human Services vacating new HIPAA Privacy Rule protections for uses and disclosures of information related to lawful reproductive health care. Although Covered Entities no longer need to comply with the new Privacy Rule provisions addressing reproductive health care, the federal court ruling did not disturb the new Privacy Rule requirements addressing substance use disorder treatment records covered under 42 CFR Part 2. Accordingly, medical practices and other Covered Entities must still update their HIPAA…

01 Oct

Post-Dobbs Reproductive Health Care Provider Considerations

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Post-Dobbs, Reproductive rights, United States

Providers of abortion and other reproductive health care services should consider key issues and risks in the current legal landscape, as impacted by the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, including reproductive health policy changes at the federal and state levels and state control of abortion laws, which impact provider penalties and protections.

01 Oct

One eastern Oregon clinic is a health care ‘lifeline.’ Medicaid cuts threaten its existence

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Idaho, Medicaid, Oregon, Reproductive rights, United States

Abortions are a small share of Oregon Planned Parenthood services, except at the Idaho border

30 Sep

States Without Total Abortion Bans See Declines in Clinician-Provided Abortions and Out-of-State Patients

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

New findings from the Monthly Abortion Provision Study show that an estimated 518,940 clinician-provided abortions occurred in the first six months of 2025 in states without total abortion bans: a 5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

27 Sep

Reproductive health advocates turn to giant inflatable IUD to help broadcast message

ChaseLatest NewsGeorgia, Healthcare, IUD, Reproductive rights, United States, World Contraception Day

What’s the best way to celebrate World Contraception Day? For some reproductive health advocates, the answer is clear: By breaking out a whimsical, 20-foot-tall inflatable statue of an IUD, affectionately known as Freeda Womb.

27 Sep

Study finds sexual health education less effective after COVID-19

ChaseLatest NewsCOVID-19, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Sex-ed, United States

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted multiple facets of education, including how middle school students engage with sexual health education. New research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference & Exhibition in Denver examined how students’ knowledge and beliefs about sexual health differed before and after the pandemic.

26 Sep

New Survey Reveals Misinformation About Reproductive Health is a Top Concern for American Women

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

New data released today reveals medical misinformation about reproductive health is a major concern for 82% of U.S. women* with more than 1 in 2 saying they have seen reproductive health information online that they did not trust.

25 Sep

The Attack on Women’s Reproductive Rights

CoreyLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States, Women's Health

Within his first 100 days back in office, Donald Trump and his administration have already made attacks on women and their reproductive rights. From birth control to fertility to abortions, he has made it his goal to take away a woman’s right to choose.

25 Sep

Over 70 Reproductive Health and Justice Organizations Urge Congressional Leaders to Reject Extremist Abortion Restrictions in ACA Negotiations

CoreyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, ACA, Congress, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Today, more than 70 reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations led by All Above All sent a joint letter to Congressional leaders to permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits without imposing new abortion coverage restrictions.

24 Sep

Trump’s ‘tough it out’ to pregnant women meets wave of opposition by medical experts

RandyLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, United States

Doctors explain the medical consensus on autism, leucovorin, and Tylenol for fever

24 Sep

A GOP fight over abortion

RandyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Anti-abortion, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

House and Senate Republican leaders aren’t sure they can stave off a fight between moderates and hard-liners on abortion coverage.

20 Sep

What is the Right to Contraception Act in the U.S. Senate

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, U.S. Senate, United States

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