Risky business: Birth Control during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended healthcare systems around the world, especially reproductive healthcare. People who relied on face-to-face visits with their doctor or timely appointments are now facing cancellations and rescheduling. And those who had employer-based care in countries that have limited alternatives, like the United States, are now asking themselves, "What now?" We wanted to know more about how COVID-19, as well as the pandemic and recession associated with it, are influencing people's birth control options and choices.  On this episode of Hormonal, we're joined by Gillian Sealy. She's the interim CEO of Power to Decide–a nonprofit in the U.S. focused on preventing unplanned pregnancy and helping young people find a birth control option that works for them. She joins us today from Tampa Bay, Florida. For more information on today's episode visit helloclue.com/hormonal. And to find out how to support the work here at Clue, go to Clue.Plus. "[In our recent survey,] birth control users [ages] 18 to 34 said that birth control has allowed them or their partner to worry about one less thing during the COVID pandemic." Episode Links #ThxBirthControl 2020: Survey Says HelloClue.com: How coronavirus impacts pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum HelloClue.com: Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect your periods or cycle health? HelloClue.com: Is it safe to get pregnant during coronavirus? HelloClue.com: Will coronavirus impact access to contraception?