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Support Adding the Contraceptive Ring to the West Virginia State Family Planning Program

Support Adding the Contraceptive Ring to the West Virginia State Family Planning Program

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 2 months ago
Students at West Virginia University can obtain contraception methods free of cost through the WVU Student Health Service. Contraception is funded and provided by the State of West Virginia Family Planning Program, of which the Student Health Service is a participant. The state program is funded in part by the federal Department of Health and Human Services under Title X. Currently, the Family Planning Program carries contraceptive pills, shots, the patch, condoms, etc., but not the only contraceptive ring, NuvaRing. Approved by the FDA in 2001, NuvaRing is a convenient, effective, and low-estrogen alternative to existing birth control options. (See the links at right for more information.) The State is unable to provide the NuvaRing due to lack of funding. However, the documented demand for new contraception options are taken into account when funds become available. That

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November 2, 2006

I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY AFTERNOONS EMAILING STATE OFFICIALS ABOUT WHY THE NUVARING ABSOLUTELY MUST BE INCLUDED IN OUR PROGRAM!! THE STORIES YOU ARE ALL SHARING ABOUT HOW THIS WOULD IMPROVE LIVES ARE COMPLETELY INCREDIBLE AND I AM USING THEM TO PUSH HARDER THAN EVER!!

November 2, 2006

I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE OVERWHELMING ENERGY BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT!! SEEING THIS SURGE OF SUPPORT PROVES THAT ACCESS TO THE CONTRACEPTIVE RING IS A NECESSITY WE CAN NO LONGER IGNORE!!

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Rachel Knight
20 years ago Featured

been wanting to switch to the ring forever but cost is the only thing stopping me. pls fix this.

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Sarah Ryan
20 years ago Featured

The ring is so much easier than remembering a pill every single day. Make it available already!!!!

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Jessica Afolabi
20 years ago Featured

its 2015 people should have access to whatever birth control works best for their body. why is this even restricted?

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Tyler Becker
20 years ago Featured

whatever helps prevent unwanted pregnancies should be fully funded. seems like a no brainer.

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Amanda May
20 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that we have to fight for this. It is basic healthcare.

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Mike Ward
20 years ago Featured

my gf uses this and it really helps with her symptoms. it should be standard coverage at the health center.

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