024: The Birth Control Pill Caused My Depression- Josie’s Story
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Ensuring Accessible Birth Control: Opill and the Path Forward
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The NWHN Applauds the FDA’s Decision to Make a Birth Control Pill Available Over-the-Counter
OPill is the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in the U.S. It is safe, effective, and will increase access to contraception for millions of women nationwide.
The NWHN’s Written Testimony to the FDA Regarding Over-The-Counter Authorization of Opill, an Oral Contraceptive
Read the NWHN's testimony to the FDA in support of OPILL, an oral contraceptive, being approved for over-the-counter dispensation.
THE NWHN’S STATEMENT ON SENATOR GRAHAM’S NEWLY INTRODUCED BILL PROPOSING A FEDERAL ABORTION BAN
This proposed federal abortion ban is a disturbing "new normal" in political brinksmanship. We must exercise our right to vote in November.
Phexxi Contraceptive Gel – Consumer Health Info
Phexxi is a contraceptive gel that works by taking advantage of the vagina’s natural acidity.
Contraception Self-Advocacy
Advocating for yourself in the provider’s office is a crucial part of ensuring that you get the best contraception care for you. Here are a few tips and strategies.
Emergency Contraception – Consumer Health Info
Emergency Contraception (EC) is a birth control method used after unprotected sex or when a primary form of contraception fails. It is generally used only in these specific situations and is not advised for use as regular contraception.
Hormonal Birth Control and Blood Clot Risk – Consumer Health Info
Even the safest drugs, like most hormonal birth control, carry some risk of side effects but with good information about the risks and benefits of various birth control methods, you can make an informed decision about what is best for you.
LARCs, i.e., Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Aggressive promotion of LARCs—or of any method—infringes on reproductive autonomy. Learn about LARCs - how they work, how they've been prescribed, and other important info here.