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IN THIS ISSUE:

Opill has hit the shelves + Coming out to your friends
+ How far along in your pregnancy can you get an abortion?

"We are beyond thrilled to have Vice President Harris at our health center to talk about reproductive health care and show what the status of abortion is like..."

— Ruth Richardson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States

On March 14, Vice President Kamala Harris became the highest ranking member of the executive branch to visit a Planned Parenthood health center.

From the blog…

Birth control pills without a prescription?! It's true! After its FDA approval last summer, Opill — the first birth control pill approved for over-the-counter use in the U.S. — is now available in stores and online. Get the facts about Opill on our blog.

Endometriosis affects more than 11% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. But due to stigma surrounding this condition and discrimination in our health care system, it can take some people upwards of a decade to get diagnosed.

One of our readers asks, "How can I come out as gay/lesbian to my friends?" Get advice from our experts

There's no one-size-fits-all scenario: There are a lot of different ways to have sex.

Read more on the blog >>

What we're watching, reading, listening to, and taking action on:

Despite dozens of state bans and restrictions imposed on abortion access across the country last year, the number of abortions actually increased, largely due to increased access to medication abortion.

In Louisiana, a near-total abortion ban is affecting how OBGYNs across the state are able to provide care to all pregnant people. Listen to the full story on NPR.

After the Alabama Supreme Court deemed frozen embryos as "children" last month, many other states are following suit by proposing "fetal personhood" bills.

From New York Magazine: The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.

Ask the Experts:

How far along in your pregnancy can you get an abortion?

The Supreme Court decision to end our federal abortion rights has led to chaos and confusion around the country. Abortion access and policies seem to be changing day in and day out. If you or someone you know is considering an abortion, here's what you should know:

Remember: Although the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 (which means some states have banned abortion), abortion is NOT banned nationwide. Abortion is still legal in many states. It's also legal to go out-of-state for an abortion if care is banned where you live.

You can safely and effectively end an early pregnancy using abortion pills (also called medication abortion) up to 77 days (11 weeks) after the first day of your last period.

You can get an on-site, procedural abortion up until 24 weeks (or later in some cases, for medical reasons). But most abortions happen early in pregnancy, and it can be hard in some places to find an abortion provider who can do an in-clinic abortion around or after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

If you're under 18 and live in a state with parental notification laws, you may need a judicial bypass. Judicial bypass can take on average 2 weeks, but can take even longer.

When you're looking for a place to get an abortion, beware of "crisis pregnancy centers" (CPCs). These are places that say they offer abortion or other pregnancy services, but they're actually run by people who want to scare or pressure people out of getting an abortion.

Laws about abortion continue to change. You can find more information about laws in your state and where to get an abortion from your nearest Planned Parenthood health center or AbortionFinder.org.

*Note: Planned Parenthood is not responsible for nor does it endorse any legal, medical, or other advice or information provided by any of the entities identified or referenced herein or by any other third parties, whether referenced herein or not.

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