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In 2017, the U.S. abortion rate reached a historic low since abortion was legalized in 1973. Find out more in our fact sheet.

LGBTQ

December 2019 Research Article

Sexual Orientation Differences in Pregnancy and Abortion Across the Lifecourse

Brittany M. Charlton,Bethany Everett,Alexis Light,Rachel K. Jones,Elizabeth Janiak,Audrey J. Gaskins,Jorge E. Chavarro,Heidi Moseson,Vishnudas SardaandS. Bryn Austin,Women's Health Issues

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May 2019 News Release

Providers Should Ensure All Patients, Regardless of Sexual Orientation, Have Access to Preventive Care

United States

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May 2019 Research Article

Contraceptive use by women across different sexual orientation groups

Brittany M. Charlton,Elizabeth Janiak,Audrey J. Gaskins,Amy D. DiVasta,Rachel K. Jones,Stacey A. Missmer,Jorge E. Chavarro,Vishnudas Sarda,Margaret RosarioandS. Bryn Austin,Contraception

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September 2018 News Release

Most Sexually Active U.S. High School Students Make Decisions That Support Their Sexual Health

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September 2018 Report

Sexual Behavior and Contraceptive and Condom Use Among U.S. High School Students, 2013‒2017

Elizabeth Witwer,Rachel K. JonesandLaura D. Lindberg

United States

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August 2018 Research Article

Sexual Orientation and Exposure to Violence Among U.S. Patients Undergoing Abortion

Rachel K. Jones,Jenna JermanandBrittany M. Charlton,Obstetrics & Gynecology

United States

  • Abortion
May 2018 Blog / Letter / Op-ed

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Was on the Right Track, Now It’s Being Dismantled

Jesseca Boyer,Health Affairs Blog

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