New chapter published by former USC Family Planning fellow, Dr. Jasmine Patel, MD MSc, showing that OBGYNs can play a role in promoting & performing #vasectomy. #genderequity is increasing the proportion of #permanentcontraception procedures for men (TheEMERGELab). link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…

Men need to learn that #AbortionIsHealthcare: "...the possibility of #RoeVsWade falling isn’t personal...[Mike Lee] will never know what it’s like to be subjected to the ramifications of anti-abortion laws that put every pregnant person in danger." tinyurl.com/y4zl7rah

Really appreciate SheKnows for publishing this article pushing the importance of shifting the burden of #familyplanning onto men. It's about time men did their part to protect their partners and their families by using contraception, whether it be #vasectomy or Center for Male Contraception!

Great to see men doing their part in reproductive responsibility by getting a #vasectomy. Did you know that vasectomy is cheaper, safer, and more effective than female permanent contraceptive methods? World Vasectomy Day

New research coming out of our collab w/ USC Family Planning showing that nearly half of men reported not using a #condom during the first time they had sex while in a non-steady relationship! Contraception is a men's issue too! #NSFG #FamilyPlanningResearch authors.elsevier.com/a/1dWKP,Nz~NKD…

People's expectations for #contraception are changing and Center for Male Contraception may be the future of contraception! Dr. Diana Blithe, program director for the NIH's contraceptive development program shares more with 1A. npr.org/2021/07/15/101…

Fewer #familymedicine doctors are being trained to provide #vasectomy! If only urologists are able to provide vasectomy, increasing specialization may impact access & exacerbate women's reproductive burdens. By: Jasmine Patel, MD MSc, USC Family Planning & TheEMERGELab journals.stfm.org/familymedicine…

Eight dads opened up about how abortion has helped them become the fathers they are today. on.today.com/3xExl9o

“Access to health care including abortion is important to cisgender men and fathers, in large part because of the impact it has on the people we care about and love.”

TheEMERGELab: Interest in #vasectomy is rising, stigma is decreasing, but structural barriers to access remain. Ensuring that vasectomy is a covered insurance benefit and more physicians are trained in vasectomy are critical steps towards #genderequity. nyti.ms/3JO4PIl

We need to let the public know the incredible progress we've made on the hormonal male contraceptive gel. That's why Center for Male Contraception is teaming up with Male Contraceptive Initiative to propose a session at #SXSW! Support #malecontraception by joining and voting ASAP! shar.es/afqysJ

Help us raise awareness about #malecontraception by voting to get Male Contraceptive Initiative and TheEMERGELab on stage at SXSW! Let's start a revolution in reproductive responsibility. #Contraception should never be just a women's issue. Link 👇 panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/126993

What happens when women and men work together? Teams produce more innovative, impactful work. That's what. Via Northwestern news.northwestern.edu/stories/2022/0…

Allyship isn't just about being a supportive male partner, but also recognizing that most men benefit from abortion independently and have personal reasons to advocate for abortion access. Reproductive rights are relevant to all people of all genders. #AbortionIsEssential

With men frequently accompanying their partners at the time of an #abortion, we thought that #men might want to learn about #contraception while waiting. Turns out they wouldn't mind having some Center for Male Contraception too! Just published in Contraception. contraceptionjournal.org/article/S0010-…

Reminder: people of all genders and sexual orientations can become pregnant, need abortion and contraception, and deserve comprehensive sex education-- all of which should be free from barriers and discrimination. ✨

An update on both hormonal and non-hormonal birth control methods for men in the pipeline! cen.acs.org/pharmaceutical… via C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) Center for Male Contraception TheEMERGELab

Look out for Elaine Huang, our TheEMERGELab researcher from Keck School of Medicine of USC, who will be presenting a novel model of men's healthcare delivery via engaging with male partners in the postpartum setting! #MensHealth APHA MCH Section Men's Health Caucus

Advanced paternal age is real. Dr. @RyanFlannigan00 at #SMSNA23 gave an evidence-PACKED summary of the epidemiology and biologic plausibility of reproductive adverse outcomes linked to #APA or #paternalage, inclusive of our TheEMERGELab finding of a link to #miscarriage.

Sounds like Johnny McIntyre (Love is Blind) might be a great candidate for Center for Male Contraception. But women, would y'all trust him to use #birthcontrol? Let us know, fill out our survey: redcap.link/wouldwomentrust #loveisblind #loveisblindseason6 #johnnyandamy #malecontraception