women's health
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The Supreme Court and Congress have Planned Parenthood in their crosshairs
Talking Points Trump's budget bill and the court's ruling threaten abortion access
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The ambiguous legal state of ectopic pregnancy care
The Explainer Rep. Kat Cammack's accusations of 'fearmongering' are the latest example of how mixed messages are complicating the debate around abortion
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Women need more pain management during gynecological procedures
Under the radar Pain should no longer be ignored
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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RFK Jr. scraps Covid shots for pregnant women, kids
Speed Read The Health Secretary announced a policy change without informing CDC officials
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Beyond this damage lies something more insidious'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK's first baby born to woman with womb transplant
The Explainer 'Astonishing' medical breakthrough, the culmination of 25 years of research, could pave the way for more procedures to combat uterine infertility
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why women are most at risk in Africa's obesity crisis
Under the Radar Stigma and lack of access to medication draws comparisons with HIV epidemic
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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IVM is a better treatment than IVF for some people
The Explainer A less painful, less costly option for treating infertility emerges
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Study finds possible alternative abortion pill
Speed Read An emergency contraception (morning-after) pill called Ella could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Men think they're doing their share of housework. They're not.
In the Spotlight The gender gap is taking a toll on women's mental health and is not showing signs of getting better.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The decline of the contraceptive pill
In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why does the US fertility rate keep dropping?
The explainer Women are less eager to have children
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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What is POTS and why is it more common now?
The explainer The condition affecting young women
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: What it is, how it's treated and why it's often misunderstood
The Explainer PCOS affects millions, but there is still no cure outside of treating symptoms separately
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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