“Our Bodies, Ourselves” Part of Library of Congress’s “Books that Shaped America” Exhibit
The original edition of "Our Bodies, Ourselves" has been named one of the Library of Congress's "Books that Shaped America," a list of … More
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Our Bodies, Our Votes: Fight Back Against Lawmakers Restricting Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Care
As OBOS readers are all too aware, politicians have consistently prioritized their own agendas over women's health -- and never more so than in … More
Doctor Speaks Out Against Abortion Laws That Require Lying to Patients
In a recent letter to the New England Journal of Medicine, Playing Politics with the Doctor–Patient Relationship, physician and abortion provider Deborah Oyer … More
Hormonal Contraception and Heart Risks
Hormonal birth control (like the Pill), especially modern lower dose medicines, are generally safe for most women. Like all medicines, though, there is … More
Want to Help Make History? Join Us in Demanding Female Condoms!
by Anna Forbes Have you ever been part of an attempt to set a new record in the "Guinness Book of World Records"? … More
Upcoming Webinar on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Including HIV Initiatives
The following is an announcement for an upcoming webinar on reproductive and sexual health, especially as they relate to Healthy People 2020 goals … More
New AHRQ Info for Consumers and Public Comment
The federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a draft report for public comment, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Developing and … More
Some Vaginal Meshes for Prolapse Coming Off the Market; FDA Expresses Safety Concerns About These Devices
Earlier this week, Johnson & Johnson stated in federal court that it would no longer sell several of its vaginal mesh products. The … More
Hormone Therapy and Chronic Disease Prevention
This month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a new report which is informing their updated recommendations on hormone therapy for chronic … More