Tag: contraception

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.

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Finding Birth Control Online: An NWHN Guide

Finding birth control online can be a convenient and easy way to get your preferred method. But like everything else, shopping online for prescription birth control can be confusing if you don't know what to expect.

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A Brief History of Sterilization Abuse in the U.S. and its Connection to Alleged ICE Mass Hysterectomies in Georgia

On September 15, 2020, a whistle-blower complaint alleged that immigrant women in a privately-run Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Ocilla, Georgia, were being coerced into unnecessary sterilization and subjected to medical neglect. In light of this news, the NWHN wanted to present a brief history of sterilization and reproductive abuse in the […]

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The History Behind Your Birth Control 

Today we’re saying #ThxBirthControl to celebrate the ways that birth control gives people the power to plan, space, and prevent pregnancy, empowering them to determine their own reproductive futures. Recognizing the importance of affordable, safe, and effective contraception in women’s lives is even more important in the face of ongoing attacks from the Trump-Pence administration. 

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