Contraception
Why We Care Why It Matters Barriers to Birth Control Our Work to Protect Access
Why We Care
As physicians, we see every day how access to contraception improves our patients’ lives. We know that it is crucial to women’s well-being and their children’s health, because access to contraception empowers patients to achieve their life goals, gives them autonomy to care for and support their families, and participate in society.
The most reliable forms of birth control are often too expensive to afford out of pocket. Because we believe everyone should be able to choose the method that meets their health needs, we are fighting to keep the Affordable Care Act’s contraception coverage.
It is critical that we continue to speak out for comprehensive education on, access to, and financial coverage for of all contraceptive methods so that patients are able to choose what is right for them. No one should be denied birth control because of where they work, their income, their age, or their geography.
Why It Matters
3.8M
Women
Received birth control from Title X program
2M
Unplanned pregnancies
Prevented by publicly funded contraception
9
States
Have restrictions on emergency contraception
Barriers to Birth Control
Patients face a variety of obstacles on the way to getting the contraception that's best for them.
Before the Affordable Care Act, access to contraception varied based on a person's insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, women could find the right contraceptive method without worrying about high costs. But this contraception benefit is being threatened, and we are working to preserve it.
Although the ability to plan and space pregnancies is essential to women's health and well-being, many people have difficulty accessing either the prescription or the pharmacy. Our doctors are speaking out about access.
While many think of birth control as just the pill, some of the most reliable forms of birth control include long acting reversible contraceptives like IUDs and implants. Many women may not know they have access to these effective options through the contraception benefit of the Affordable Care Act. We work to educate patients about their options.
Our Work to Protect Access
Press Release
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Birth Control Benefit
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing oral arguments in Little Sisters of the Poor v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of New […]
Legal Publication
Amicus Brief, Little Sisters of the Poor vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of New Jersey
On April 8, 2020, reproductive health care providers filed an amicus brief in Little Sisters of the Poor vs. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of […]
Press Release
Governor signs Illinois Reproductive Health Act
Today, Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law. Dr. Erica Hinz, ob/gyn in Illinois and Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health, […]
PRH in the News
Everything You Need to Know About Stockpiling Plan B
Current fellow Dr. Katherine Farris spoke with Cosmo to share the facts about Plan B.
PRH in the News
The Readers’ Forum: Monday letters
The Winston-Salem Journal published current fellow Dr. Katherine Farris’ letter to the editor this past weekend. In her letter, Dr. Farris highlights how the Trump […]
PRH in the News
What you need to know about the new Title X restrictions
Women’s Media Center spoke to current Fellow Dr. Tiffany Hailstorks extensively about what the new Title X rules mean for reproductive rights.
PRH in the News
With Title X Funding at Stake, States Join the Legal Battle
Governing mentioned Physicians for Reproductive Health in a piece about several states vowing to sue the Trump administration over the final Title X gag rule.
Press Release
Title X gag rule rejects ethical standards
Today, the Trump administration released the final Title X gag rule. In response, Board Chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health Dr. Willie Parker issued the […]
PRH in the News
Senate GOP Prioritizes Abortion Funding Restrictions Over Ending Shutdown
Rewire featured our statement from Academy alum Dr. Meera Shah for a story about the GOP Senate prioritizing abortion coverage ban over ending the government […]
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