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In the United States, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, further restricting access to reproductive care. Following this decision, the debate around reproductive rights has become increasingly polarized, with abortion often being treated as a catch-all issue that overshadows other essential aspects of women's reproductive health, with Planned Parenthood caught in the crossfire.

Contrary to popular belief, Planned Parenthood's services extend far beyond abortion. Planned Parenthood offers a comprehensive range of reproductive healthcare services, providing essential services such as contraceptive counseling, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, cancer screenings, prenatal care, and family planning education.

While abortion is undoubtedly a sensitive and highly disputed topic, it is crucial to recognize that women's reproductive care involves much more than this one single procedure. The focus on abortion often obscures the broader spectrum of services that support women's reproductive health and rights. As such, restrictive laws and policies in some regions disproportionately affect a women's access to reproductive care, including contraception and abortion. Disparities in access to women's reproductive care persist across different regions and socioeconomic groups. In some areas, limited access to healthcare facilities, such as Planned Parenthood, especially in rural and underserved communities, can pose significant challenges for women seeking reproductive services. Additionally, the current political ‘witch hunt’ involved with Planned Parenthood has caused many of these already sparse reproductive health facilities to shut down, further restricting access to care.

Planned Parenthood clinics serve as vital resources for millions of women, providing access to affordable and comprehensive reproductive healthcare services. For many women, particularly those without health insurance or in low-income