Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not
Despite the ACA's guarantees of free contraception coverage, obtaining the right product at no cost can be onerous
How Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affects Relationships, Sexual Health and Fertility
Navigating the world of dating and relationships can be especially daunting for women with IBD
Biden Moves to Overturn Trump Birth Control Rules
Trump era rules resulted in hundreds of thousands losing access to critical family planning and related preventive health services
Without Ginsburg, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg puts Obamacare, abortion rights and brith control at risk.
Heart Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
As you talk to your doctor about your reproductive health and other factors we typically associate with pregnancy, you should also pay close attention to your heart.
High Court Allows Employers to Opt Out of ACA’s Mandate on Birth Control Coverage
The Supreme Court Wednesday settled — at least for now — a decade's worth of litigation over the women's health provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Your Birth Control Questions Answered
Despite the pill’s popularity, many women still wonder: What’s the best type to take? How effective is it? Read on for answers to your most pressing questions.
De-Bunking Myths About Birth Control
It can be tough to know what’s true and what’s not. How to know the difference between fact or hype? Read on for some birth control myth busters.
Questions to Ask a Healthcare Professional If You Want to Start Oral Contraception
Here are some questions to help guide your birth control conversation with your HCP.
Essure Update: What You Need to Know
Bayer has opted to stop selling Essure permanent birth control in the U.S. at the end of the year, and women who are successfully using it have questions. Here are some answers.
'Contraception Deserts' Likely To Widen Under New Trump Administration Policy
Federal policies that restrict access to clinics that provide women with contraception may mean women will only have access to clinics that offer few options and promote abstinence, or that have limited effectiveness in preventing pregnancies.
Newer Birth Control Pills Tied to Lower Odds for Ovarian Cancer
New research suggests that there is a connection between birth control pills and a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
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