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Read Essure, a permanent form of birth control, is in the crossfire of controversy, as some users experience unexpected and sometimes devastating complications. August 18, 2017 The Rise of Rural 'Maternity Deserts' Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. August 14, 2017 From In Vitro Babies to Skin Cell Maybes: The Shifting Landscape of Human Reproduction and Family Formation Read A revolution in human reproduction – the likes of which we have never seen – is here, offering more options to some and placing others at risk. Read A revolution in human reproduction – the likes of which we have never seen – is here, offering more options to some and placing others at risk. August 3, 2017 More Than Half of Female Homicide Victims Are Killed By Their Husbands or Boyfriends Read A new CDC report shows that each year, hundreds of young women in the United States are killed by their current and former male intimate partners. Read A new CDC report shows that each year, hundreds of young women in the United States are killed by their current and former male intimate partners. July 26, 2017 3 Reasons Why Gutting Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs Is Bad Read The Trump administration has gutted federal funding of evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs and research. Read The Trump administration has gutted federal funding of evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs and research. July 19, 2017 Ongoing Zika Crisis in Brazil: Lessons for the U.S. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. Read While the Brazilian government has declared that Zika is no longer a national public health emergency, the crisis persists. July 17, 2017 Science Says Period Brains Aren't A Thing: Women Are Not Surprised Read Finally, a study shows what those of us who menstruate already know: there is no such thing as “period brain.” Read Finally, a study shows what those of us who menstruate already know: there is no such thing as “period brain.” July 6, 2017 Study Finds Abortion Care via Telemedicine is Safe and Effective Read Telemedicine can bring safe, effective medication abortion to women in countries with extremely restricted access to abortion, according to a new study. Read Telemedicine can bring safe, effective medication abortion to women in countries with extremely restricted access to abortion, according to a new study. July 3, 2017 Tales, Tips, and Love from Women Caregivers Read Throughout the ages, women have been the primary providers of physical care and emotional support in a variety of settings and circumstances. Read Throughout the ages, women have been the primary providers of physical care and emotional support in a variety of settings and circumstances. June 26, 2017 The Senate GOP Health Care Bill and Women's Health Read The Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate GOP version of the health care bill, has been released and -- once again -- the news is not good for women. The Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate GOP version of the health care bill, has been released and -- once again -- the news is not good for women. June 22, 2017 Self-Care in the Age of Trump Care Read November, before and after, has fundamentally jolted the conversation around race and community in the U.S. It is time to do the same on self-care. November, before and after, has fundamentally jolted the conversation around race and community in the U.S. It is time to do the same on self-care. June 19, 2017 The Status of Black Women in the United States Read Black women remain deeply impacted by structural and systemic inequity that affects every area of their lives. Black women remain deeply impacted by structural and systemic inequity that affects every area of their lives. June 15, 2017 Why Are So Many American Women Having Mastectomies? Read An increasing number of U.S. women with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to undergo double mastectomy, despite evidence that lumpectomy is safer. Read An increasing number of U.S. women with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to undergo double mastectomy, despite evidence that lumpectomy is safer. June 8, 2017 US Has Some of the Worst Health Disparities in the World Read A new study offers startling statistics on the degree of health disparities between Americans of different socioeconomic status. A new study offers startling statistics on the degree of health disparities between Americans of different socioeconomic status. June 1, 2017 Trump Administration Set to Make Denying Birth Control Coverage Even Easier Read The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. May 26, 2017 The Ongoing Tale About "The Handmaid’s Tale" Read The fate and value of the handmaids in the new hit TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” depends on the viability of their ovaries. How far is this from reality? Read The fate and value of the handmaids in the new hit TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” depends on the viability of their ovaries. How far is this from reality? May 19, 2017 Period Tracking Apps: The Good and the Bad Read Millions of people use menstrual tracking apps on their phones but a new study finds the apps fail users in multiple ways. Read Millions of people use menstrual tracking apps on their phones but a new study finds the apps fail users in multiple ways. May 16, 2017 Join Gloria Steinem and Our Bodies Ourselves for an evening of conversation! Read Please join Our Bodies Ourselves and OBOS friend and supporter, Gloria Steinem, for an intimate evening of conversation. Read Please join Our Bodies Ourselves and OBOS friend and supporter, Gloria Steinem, for an intimate evening of conversation. May 11, 2017 The Fox Guarding the Hen House: A New Battle Over Birth Control Read Last week, President Trump appointed fervent anti-contraception activist Teresa Manning to head up Title X, the nation’s family planning program. Read Last week, President Trump appointed fervent anti-contraception activist Teresa Manning to head up Title X, the nation’s family planning program. May 9, 2017 The Ongoing Search for Long-Acting, Reversible Male Contraceptives Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. Read There's a big need for long-acting, reversible birth control that can be used by men. Vasalgel, a method currently in testing, may just fit the bill. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9