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American women are stockpiling abortion pills amid political uncertainty
Women may want to start stockpiling abortion pills and contraception ahead of a potential Trump re-…
Katie Balevic
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'Your birth control is next': Health startups are using the repeal of Roe v. Wade in new ad campaigns for emergency contraception
Direct-to-consumer health providers such as Favor and Stix have fresh ad campaigns directly respond…
Rosie Bradbury
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Olivia Rodrigo concert hands out free morning-after pills in Missouri, a state where abortions are illegal
Olivia Rodrigo distributed free Plan B pills and condoms at a tour stop in Missouri, where abortion…
Joshua Zitser
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Iowa's GOP AG has stopped funding for emergency contraception and abortion for victims of sexual assault, say reports
Iowa's Republican attorney general is pausing longstanding payments for emergency contraception and…
Bethany Dawson
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How to choose which type of emergency contraception is best for you and where to get it
When choosing a type of emergency contraception, consider your weight, whether you can get a prescr…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
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Amazon is limiting purchases of Plan B 'morning-after' pills to 3 units a week amid a spike in demand after the overturn of Roe v Wade
Amazon says it's temporarily capping purchases of emergency contraceptives to 3 units per week, joi…
Samantha Delouya
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Scientists got 9 women to try an on-demand contraceptive pill just before sex to prevent pregnancy, and they say it works
Women took the pill, which contains two different drugs, before sex and while ovulating. It worked …
Julia Naftulin
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Rite Aid and CVS are rationing purchases of emergency contraceptives to prevent shortages and stockpiling amid Roe v. Wade repeal
Retailers have witnessed high demand for over-the-counter contraception after the Supreme Court's d…
Abby Wallace
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The race to get emergency abortions and contraception to Ukrainian women amid reports of mass sexual violence by Russian soldiers
Democratic Reps. Jackie Speier and Lois Frankel say the situation shows the need to defend reproduc…
Alia Shoaib,Joshua Zitser
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Stop brushing off blood clots linked to birth control, say 3 women who could have died from pill-linked clots
You're more likely to get a blood clot on birth control than after a vaccine, but that narrative ca…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Understanding the different types of emergency contraception and how to choose which is best for you
There are many different types of emergency contraception including Plan B, Ella, and the copper IU…
Elena Bruess,Olivia P. Myrick
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Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk, the Trump-appointed Texas judge who could ban abortion pills?
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas was confirmed in 2019 and has handed down…
Lloyd Lee
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Contraception is already restricted in many states, and it could be the next battleground. Here's what you need to know.
State laws that outlaw abortion "from the moment of fertilization" could threaten access to IUDs an…
Andrea Michelson
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Plan B has a surprisingly low weight limit - here are the other emergency contraception options
If you weigh more than 155 pounds or have BMI over 25, plan B may be less effective. Here are alter…
Ava English,Lauren Demosthenes
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This Indian startup aims to deliver condoms, lubricants and I-pills at your doorstep under 30 minutes
Condoms on call, thanks to SMS Contraceptive
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The best time to take Plan B for maximum effectiveness
Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that decreases in effectiveness the longer you wait to ta…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosthenes
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Potential side effects of taking too many birth control pills and when to call a doctor
Birth control pills are very safe, so taking too many at once usually won't have serious health con…
Courtney Telloian,Lauren Demosthenes
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What is Griswold v. Connecticut? How access to contraception and other privacy rights could be at risk after SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade
Griswold v. Connecticut is among the decisions that supports Roe v. Wade and created the "inferred …
Lauren Frias
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Law experts warn that SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade exposes a weak spot that puts the use of contraceptions and other privacy rights at risk
"[Overturning] Roe v. Wade is a punch to the gut," one expert said. "Griswold v. Connecticut, if th…
Lauren Frias,Natalie Musumeci,Rebecca Cohen
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Take Action pill: How this Plan B alternative prevents pregnancy
The Take Action pill is an emergency contraception method that is equally effective and contains th…