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Teen Interest in Long-Term Birth Control Soars After Turnover of Roe
Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade appears to be sending more teens to their doctors in search of birth control, including long-acting reversible forms like intrauterine devices and implants. Waits for appointments are growing in some areas, Planned Parenthood is getting a flood of questions and doctors report demand even among teens who aren’t...
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Drugmaker Seeks FDA Approval of First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill
A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first-ever birth control pill that women could buy without a prescription
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Major Retailers Limit Sales of ‘Plan B' Over Supply Concerns
CVS Health, Rite Aid and Amazon announced Tuesday that they were limiting orders of emergency contraceptive pills to three per order in an effort to ensure “equitable access and consistent supply on store shelves.”
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Draft Decision on Abortion Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
If the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade takes effect, it could also lead to tighter state restrictions on birth control, says Seema Mohapatra, law professor at Southern Methodist University.
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Searches for Vasectomies Soar After Supreme Court Draft Leak
Searches for “vasectomy near me” were most popular in Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Florida.
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Appeals Court Rules in Biden's Favor on Abortion Referrals
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
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France to Offer Free Birth Control to All Women Up to 25
France will offer free birth control to all women up to age 25 starting next year