Reproductive Health
Your guide to reproductive health in a shifting America
How might Project 2025 impact reproductive health?
In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, removing federal protections for abortion and leaving policies up to individual states. Project 2025 could take things further with a federal abortion ban, cuts to Title X family planning programs, and limited access to emergency contraception (the morning-after pill). It might also tighten IVF restrictions by redefining when life begins.
Prep Kit
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Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like IUDs and implants are effective, long-term pregnancy prevention with minimal upkeep. More info on Planned Parenthood.
They can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years and are highly effective. Talk to your healthcare provider about which method might suit your needs.
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Remember to check expiration dates and store them in a cool, dry place.
You don’t need to be pregnant to get abortion pills. Many providers will mail them to you in advance so you have them in case you need it. More info on Plan C.
Avoid supply issues with extra emergency contraception (EC) like Plan B. EC can prevent pregnancy if taken shortly after unprotected sex. More info on Planned Parenthood.
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Save time in urgent situations by finding the nearest clinic where abortion services are legally available.
Resources like Abortion Finder and the National Abortion Federation Hotline can help you locate clinics and provide guidance.
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Talk to a fertility specialist if you're considering having children and think you may need fertility treatment.
Fertility treatments can include IVF, egg or embryo preservation, and medications.
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You might be able to get birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion medication in the mail. '
Services like Planned Parenthood Direct or Aid Access offer discreet and convenient options for reproductive health care services.
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Some period tracking apps collect sensitive data that could be used against you in states with restrictive abortion laws.
Consider switching to privacy-focused apps like Clue (with privacy mode enabled) or using non-digital methods.
Know Your State
Know YOur Stuff
1 in 3
women of reproductive age (ages 15-45) live in a state where abortion is completely or mostly banned
Source: Washington Post
2x
more people crossed state lines to seek abortion care in the first half of 2023 than in the first half of 2020
Source: Guttmacher
4M
people, often from low-income backgrounds, rely on Title X–funded services every year
Source: Guttmacher