Alice Broster, Contributor

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Why Are Women More Likely To Suffer From Long Covid, According To Studies?

55 effects of long Covid have been identified and early studies have found that women are most likely to be susceptible to symptoms for months after they’re diagnosed with Covid-19.

What Are The Links Between Hormonal Birth Control & Blood Clots?

Some have said that the same concern given to the links between the Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots should be focused on hormonal contraception and women’s health.

Coronavirus Has Created A ‘Mental Health Crisis’ For Pregnant People, According To New Study

One survey conducted by Best Beginnings, Home-Start UK and the Parent-Infant Foundation found that 61% of parents had “significant concerns” about their mental health.

How To Be Your Own Endometriosis Advocate

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month and charities and campaigners are calling time on the myths and misconceptions attached to the condition.

Coronavirus Has Put Millions Of More Girls At Risk Of FGM, According To UN

While agencies and grassroots activists work tirelessly to end FGM over the next decade, school and clinic closures and travel restrictions during coronavirus have had a detrimental effect.

Will At-Home Abortions Be Available As Coronavirus Restrictions Ease?

A new study has found that at-home abortions during the pandemic haven’t just been safe but they’ve improved access to healthcare and been more effective.

What Is The Global Gag Rule & How Does It Affect Abortion Access Around The World?

The global gag rule forces NGOs to decide between support from the U.S. government or the ability to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare services around the globe.

US To Restore Funding To Support Family Planning Services & Maternal Care Through UNFPA

The UNFPA has been a lifeline for so many people around the world, improving maternal healthcare, family planning services and programs ending violence against women and girls.

Coronavirus Hasn’t Lead To The Baby Boom That Was Anticipated, According To A New Study

Health professionals speculated that the end of 2020 and 2021 may be busy for expecting parents. But unlike after World War Two, it’d seem people are putting off conceiving until the world is a little more certain.

Girls Have Much Lower Self-Esteem During Their Teen Years, According To New Study

Girl’s and boy’s mental wellness was pretty similar through primary school and it wasn’t until 14 that there started to be marked differences.