Contraception

A major study suggests women using the pill are more likely to require weight loss injections. The research links contraceptive use to increased likelihood of needing such treatments.

A major study suggests women using the pill as contraception may be more likely to require weight loss jabs. The research links hormonal contraception to increased likelihood of needing such treatments.

Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funding, allowing clinics to bill Medicaid for non-abortion care starting July 5. This reversal one year after Republicans cut off Medicaid funding has angered anti-abortion conservatives.

Casey Oakley, a Virginia resident, required an abortion after complications from an unsuccessful IVF embryo transfer, highlighting the life-saving role of reproductive healthcare. Del. Cia Price, who relies on contraception to manage a metabolic ovarian disorder, emphasizes access to such care. Both support a pending Virginia constitutional amendment to protect rights to abortion, IVF, and contraception.

A general practitioner (GP) has warned that using 'intimate female perfume melts' may increase the risk of infections and interfere with the effectiveness of contraception. The advisory highlights potential health risks associated with such products.

Teen birth rates reached a historical low in 2025 according to the CDC, continuing a long-term decline. Researchers attribute this trend to reduced sexual activity among teens and increased access to contraception and abortion services.