Women Seeking To Take Advantage Of Birth Control Opportunities Before Trump Takes Office.

reports women are encouraging each other to visit the gynecologist in the next 70 days in light of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal Obamacare, including its provision that gives women “access to 18 FDA-approved types of birth control at no out-of-pocket cost.” More Women Expressing Interest In Getting IUDs After Trump’s Election. The Huffington Post (11/9, Hanson) reports “many women” are planning to get intrauterine devices after the election of Donald Trump, out of fear that the new Republican administration will introduce new limitations on reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley said, “It’s too early to tell if we’ll see an uptick in requests for IUDs as a result of the election. ... While we truly hope that birth control methods will be available, accessible, and affordable to all women under the Trump administration, we understand people’s real concerns about losing access to birth control, which is basic health care for women.” http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/11/09/why-women-making-gynecologist-appointments-post-election/93553266/