NCSH in the News
By Changing Women’s Lives, The Pill Changed the Nation – The AP
The birth control pill transformed reproductive and sexual health in the U.S., giving women unprecedented control over pregnancy and contributing to major social shifts relating to marriage, education, and workforce participation. NCSH member, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, is mentioned.
Other News This Week
PCOS Gets a New Name: What to Know About the Most Common Hormonal Issue Affecting Women – ABC News
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s broader hormonal and metabolic effects beyond ovarian cysts.
Small Study Shows One-time Cell Therapy Can Control HIV Infection – Reuters
Researchers are testing a modified cell therapy as a potential long-term HIV treatment, with two patients able to suppress the virus for months or years without daily medication after a single infusion.
What Is Perimenopause? The Overlooked Stage Prior To Menopause – USA Today
Perimenopause is the hormonal transition leading up to menopause, causing symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes, sleep problems, and changes in libido and sexual comfort.
The European Commission Seeks to Ban Gay ‘Conversion Therapy’ – The AP
The European Commission announced plans to push all EU member states to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, calling the practice harmful and incompatible with human rights protections.
Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Finds – U.S. News and World Report
More than one-third of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, with bullying, politics, and lack of access to affirming care contributing to poor mental health outcomes.
Bangor Public Health Director Reflects on Conditions That Escalated Maine HIV Outbreak – U.S. News and World Report
Maine’s largest HIV outbreak is unfolding in Penobscot County, driven by rising homelessness, drug use, limited syringe services, and reduced access to care.
