Womens health
Ensuring necessary information does not disappear
With so much data being removed from government health websites, we want to ensure that important health information is available to everyone.
Important Health Links
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
With website information being shut down, you can find updates on the American Medical Association’s YouTube channel. Important information on outbreaks, etc.
World Health Organization
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.
Planned Parenthood
American Medical Association YouTube Channel
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA) works to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care and education, and provides support to its member affiliates. Planned Parenthood affiliates are separately incorporated public charities that operate health centers across the U.S. as trusted sources of health care and education for people of all genders in communities across the country.
Trans Lifeline
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Planned Parenthood
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
GLMA is the largest and oldest association of LGBTQ+ and allied health care providers. The group conducts research to improve health outcomes for those in the community, advocates to promote inclusive health care policies, and educates medical professionals on LGBTQ+ health.
Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders provides various support tools and resources, including ones on health care and caregiving, to LGBTQ+ elders. Sage also runs a national LGBTQ+ elder hotline available 24/7 that seniors in crisis can use to talk to a certified responder.
Important Articles
ProPublica Article - Miscarriage in Abortion Ban States
Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally
Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally
ProPublica has a great article with information you need to know to protect and advocate for yourself if you have a miscarriage in a state with abortion bans.
Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally
Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally
Health Care for Women: How the U.S. Compares Internationally
Great article on the Commonwealth Fund website about how women in the United States do not have access to the health care that they need.
Cancer Support
SHARE Cancer Support
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
National LGBT Cancer Network
SHARE Cancer Support is a national, peer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and educates anyone who has been diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer and provides critical information to the general public about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
National LGBT Cancer Network
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
National LGBT Cancer Network
The website for this group offers a wide array of cancer support resources and runs peer-support groups over Zoom for LGBTQ+ people who have cancer or are survivors.
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
This project provides informational articles and other resources aimed at destigmatizing patient experiences and degendering health care. It also has a library of zines (small, self-published works) written by transgender cancer patients.
Escape
CancerCare Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program
Transgender Cancer Patient Project
This group provides resources for LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adult cancer patients and survivors.
CancerCare Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program
CancerCare Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program
CancerCare Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program
Caring for your pet when you have cancer can be challenging, and we are here to help. The Pet Assistance & Wellness Program (PAW) assists people undergoing cancer treatment with the challenges of keeping their cat or dog at home.
U.S. Medical Eligibility for Contraceptive Use
Current state Abortion Laws 2025 (subject to change)
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Alaska
Legal, with protections in place.
Alabama
Banned with the exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
Arizona
Legal until viability (around 24 weeks) once the constitutional amendment takes affect.
Arkansas
Legal until viability (around 24 weeks) once the constitutional amendment takes affect.
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California
Legal until viability (about 24-26 weeks), with protections in place.
Colorado
Legal, with protections in place.
Connecticut
Legal until viability, with protections in place.
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Delaware
Legal until viability, with protections in place.
D.C.
Legal, with protections in place.
F-H
Florida
A six-week ban is currently in effect. Exceptions include life endangerment, medical emergencies, and fetal anomaly. Victims of rape, incest, and human trafficking may be able to get an abortion in Florida up until the 15-week mark, but only if they have a medical record, police report, restraining order, or other acceptable evidence.
Georgia
Legal until 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Hawaii
Legal until viability, with protections in place.
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Idaho
Ban in place. Exceptions include rape, incest, and medically necessary abortions to protect the life of the pregnant person.
Iowa
Ban in place. Exceptions include rape, incest, and medically necessary abortions to protect the life of the pregnant person.
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Kansas
Legal until 22-weeks, with protections in place. Abortion beyond 22 weeks is allowed to save the life of the pregnant person.
Kentucky
Banned, with the exception for life endangerment and medical emergencies.
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Louisiana
Banned, with exception for life endangerment, medical emergencies, and lethal fetal anomaly.
M
Maine
Legal, with protections in place.
Maryland
Legal, with protections in place.
Massachusetts
Legal, with protections in place. Prohibited after 24-week mark with exception for life endangerment, medical emergencies, and lethal fetal anomaly.
Michigan
Legal, with protections in place.
Minnesota
Legal, with protections in place.
Mississippi
Banned with exception of life endangerment and formal rape charges filed.
Missouri
Banned with exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
Montana
Legal until viability with protections in place.
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Nebraska
Banned after the 12 week mark with exceptions of rape, incest, and life endangerment to the pregnant person.
Nevada
Legal, with protections in place. Prohibited after 24 weeks with the exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
New Hampshire
Legal, with protections in place. Prohibited after 24 weeks with exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
New Jersey
Legal, with protections in place.
New Mexico
Legal, with protections in place.
New York
Legal, with protections in place.
North Carolina
Banned beyond 12-weeks of pregnancy, with some exceptions for rape, incest, and medical emergencies.
North Dakota
Legal until viability.
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Ohio
Legal until about 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Oklahoma
Banned, with the exception of life endangerment.
Oregon
Legal, with protections in place.
P-R
Pennsylvania
Legal until the 24-week mark.
Rhode Island
Legal, with protections in place.
S
South Carolina
Banned after the 6-week mark with exception of life endangerment, medical emergencies, lethal fetal anomaly, rape and incest.
South Dakota
Banned, except for life endangerment.
T
Tennessee
Banned, with the exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
Texas
Banned at the point when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, with the exception of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
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Utah
Banned after the 18-week mark with exception of life endangerment, medical emergencies, lethal fetal anomaly, rape and incest.
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Vermont
Legal, with protections in place.
Virginia
Legal until the third trimester, with exceptions of life endangerment and medical emergencies.
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Washington
Legal, with protections in place.
West Virginia
Banned with exceptions of rape (before 14 weeks), life endangerment and medical emergencies.
Wisconsin
Potentially banned at any point of pregnancy, with the only exception to save the life of the pregnant patient. This law is pending a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Wyoming
Legal until viability for now.