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MENSTRUATION
Jury Says Meta Illegally Collected Flo Data
What: Flo settled a case that alleged the company allowed Meta and Google to snoop on users, but today a jury found that Facebook (officially known as Meta) was guilty of illegally gathering sensitive health data from Flo for targeted ads--without user consent. And despite settlements from other defendants, Meta faces potential penalties for violating user privacy.
Key Line: “While financial damages have yet to be decided, each violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act can result in a penalty of $5,000, with the lawsuit filed on behalf of “millions” of Flo users."
Source: The Verge
BIRTH CONTROL
Minors' Ability to Consent to Contraception and Abortion Services
What: KFF breaks down the state-by-state differences when it comes to minors getting birth control or making other decisions about their reproductive health. They found 21 states require parental consent to get prescription birth control.
Key Line: "State laws require minors to obtain parental consent to access contraceptive services in the remaining 21 states, with the exception of over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive methods, such as condoms, Plan B, and Opill—though the latter two may be too costly for many minors to purchase on their own. In addition, in some retail outlets, Plan B and Opill are placed behind the pharmacy counter or in locked cabinets, requiring the pharmacy staff to hand the pills to the consumer despite the fact that no prescription is required."
Source: KFF
France Must Not Be Complicit in U.S. Effort to Destroy Contraceptives
What: Ms. Magazine has an op-ed from Charles Dallara, the grandson of the man who helped legalize contraception in France in 1967. Dallara calls for the country to reject US efforts to incinerate nearly $10 million worth on contraception, which was originally intended for women in low-income countries.
Key Line: "I issued an open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, urging him to intervene. 'Mr. President, do not let France become complicit in this scandal,' I wrote, reminding him of our nation’s responsibility to uphold sexual and reproductive rights—a legacy rooted in the very law my grandfather fought to pass, the Loi Neuwirth. The French government has said it is 'closely monitoring the situation' and supports Belgium’s search for alternatives. Yet, words alone are not enough. More than 20,000 people in France have signed a petition demanding action. Now we need leadership."
Source: Ms. Magazine
PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM
Maternal Morbidity Is a Risk for Months After Delivery
What: An analysis of more than 100,000 women postpartum found over 3% experienced "severe maternal morbidity" in the year after giving birth. Of that group, 25% experienced potentially fatal issues like sepsis or heart failure more than 131 days after birth. Researchers say this is evidence that providing Medicaid for a full year after giving birth will help keep more women alive.
Key Line: "Expanding Medicaid coverage through the first year postpartum offers a valuable opportunity to monitor healthcare access and manage women with potentially life-threatening pregnancy complications."
Source: Cureus
MENOPAUSE
Dove's New Menopause Skincare Line Unpacked
What: I try to stay away from affiliate link heavy articles (a.k.a. articles that exist just to get you to buy products), but it's notable when a massive brand like Dove launches a collection of products targeted at women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. The products won't treat symptoms directly, but they claim to address issues like dry skin and vaginal dryness.
Key Line: "'Our first priority, before we started formulating, was to listen to women,' Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN told Oprah Daily. Shepherd co-developed the line along with other OB/GYNs and dermatologists. 'Safety was at the heart of every decision,” Shepherd said. That’s why these formulas are sulfate and paraben-free, pH-optimized for vulva-safe use, and clinically tested for external vulvar skin.'"
Source: Parade
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