Regain Your Reproductive Rights

ByJacqueline Sanchez, MD

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In this post-Roe world where our bodily autonomy and reproductive freedoms are seemingly no longer ours to have, one can feel hopeless and helpless when thinking of our reproductive rights and futures. As a woman and Ob/Gyn, I am both gutted and terrified. Though states remain in control to decide abortion rights, you may well live in a state with a complete ban. And let’s face it — there’s no telling when our courts will implement a full nation-wide ban.

Below I have compiled resources for birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion pills. Check out this previous post with more information about what to do if your state has an abortion ban.

Reproductive Right: Birth Control

Here are some resources through which you can acquire birth control. Some of these websites even provide birth control without the need for insurance! Don’t forget that long-acting reversible contraceptives like the implant (Nexplanon) and IUDs (Copper or hormone) require prescription and placement by a health care provider.

  • Nurx: Provides birth control pills, patches, the shot and vaginal rings.
  • hers: Provides birth control pills.
  • Lemonaid: Provides birth control pills, and a range of other medical treatments and services.
  • Wisp: Provides birth control pills. It does not charge an online consultation fee.
  • Favor (formerly known as The Pill Club): Provides birth control pills and vaginal rings.
  • SimpleHealth: Provides birth control pills, patches and vaginal rings.
  • Pandia Health: Provides birth control pills, patches and vaginal rings.
  • TwentyEight: Provides birth control pills, patches, vaginal rings and internal condoms.
  • PRJKTRUBY: Provides birth control pills.
  • Choix Health: Provides birth control pill, patches, vaginal rings, and non-hormonal option Phexxi.
  • Alpha: Provides birth control pills, patches and vaginal rings.
  • GoodRx: Provides birth control pills, patches and vaginal rings.

Reproductive Right: Emergency Contraception

Below are some resources for emergency contraception (EC). The most effective methods for EC are either the Copper or Levonorgestrel IUDs, but, again, these need to be prescribed and placed by a healthcare provider. In order for the pills to be effective, must take 3-5 days after unprotected intercourse. These pills come with different efficacy warnings when taken by persons with higher BMIs. However, if your only option for EC is Plan B or Ella, there’s no reason not to take them. Less effective doesn’t necessarily mean that they will not work.

You can also use your birth control pills as emergency contraception. This is called the Yuzpe Method. For more info, watch this Instagram Reel I made and check out this website. For a list of pills and their quantities to take, you can reference this chart.

Reproductive Right: Abortion

Here are some resource through which you can access a clinic or abortion pills online. Your bodily autonomy is paramount. If you desire an abortion for whatever reason, know you’re not alone.

Read this before having a pill abortion. Mail order pills resources:

I dream of a time when Roe v. Wade is uncontested, and a woman’s right to choose is the law of the land. Until then, do what you can to protect yourself and lean on each other. We’re in this together!

About the author: Dr. Sanchez is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist. If you’re in the Miami area and are looking for a new Ob/Gyn to talk to about these topics, you can always make an appointment byΒ calling the clinicΒ orΒ booking online. She explores this and other subjects onΒ her Instagram, so make sure to follow along! *Please comment below with any additional resources or if any of these links are dead.

Disclaimer: All content is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis or medication treatment of a qualified physician. Resources listed here do not imply endorsement of any content. Should the reader have any health concerns, promptly seek a consultation with your physician.

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