There are significant financial and psychological burdens of abortion care in the US, especially for those traveling out of state due to local restrictions in the increasingly restrictive post-Dobbs landscape.

A newborn infant crying | Aliaksei Lasevich - stock.adobe.com

Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision

By Giuliana Grossi

October 25th 2024

The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 204 additional deaths.

Reproductive health repped by a uterus | Image Credit: © Toowongsa-stock.adobe.com

Cost Barriers Continue to Limit Access to Fertility Care

By Maggie L. Shaw

October 24th 2024

Of the 10% of women contacted for this survey who said that they or their partner had ever sought fertility assistance, only 7% were able to get the necessary care; cost was cited as the top reason for not being able to access fertility services.

hand in rubber gloves holding a hormonal implant - Celso Pupo - stock.adobe.com

Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implants Reduce Pain Crises in Women With Sickle Cell Disease

By Giuliana Grossi

October 23rd 2024

Etonogestrel-releasing contraceptive implants in women with sickle cell disease significantly reduced pain intensity and frequency of pain crises over 12 months, with no adverse changes in metabolic or liver function markers.

The fertility risks that accompany SCD are not completely understood by impacted patients | image credit: Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com.jpeg

Aetna Announces Simplified Access to Fertility Services

By Giuliana Grossi

August 27th 2024

Aetna has become the first major US insurer to expand access to fertility services by covering intrauterine insemination as a medical benefit for all eligible plans, marking a significant move toward greater equity in family-building options for people of all backgrounds.

...

4 5 6 7 8

2 Commerce Drive
Suite 100
Cranbury, NJ 08512

Do Not Sell My Information

Terms & Conditions