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As States Ban Abortion, Demand For Contraceptives Is Rising
As States Ban Abortion, Demand For Contraceptives Is Rising
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Interest in birth control and emergency contraception has surged since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion. But safe and reliable birth control isn't always easy to access. Now the FDA is considering whether to make birth control pills available without a prescription. If approved, it would be the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive in the U.S. We also hear from NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce about the most popular form of contraception for women in the U.S. - permanent contraception, colloquially known as "getting your tubes tied" - and why barriers to access leave many requests for this procedure unfulfilled. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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