Michigan Abortion Law
In 2022, Michigan voters decided on this ballot measure to keep the right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution
Proposal 3 - Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative
Fact or myth: Michigan allows minors as young as 14 to consent to sexual health services confidentially?
Fact
What year was Roe v. Wade originally decided upon?
1973
HPV can cause which type of cancer in people with a cervix?
Cervical cancer
Fact or myth: students can get STI testing on campus through the Olin Health Center
Fact! All testing, treatment, and counseling are strictly confidential. All you have to do it call and make an appointment?
Fact or myth: All insurance plans in Michigan are required to cover abortion
Myth
What reasons other than pregnancy prevention are hormonal contraceptives prescribed for?
Acne, Endometriosis treatment, and menstrual regulation.
What is the name of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Sperm can survive inside the female reproductive tract for up to how many days?
5-7 days
Fact vs. myth: MSU provides safe sex supplies to RAs
Fact!
The Campus Connection Program provides packs of 50 condoms to RAs (twice during the fall semester, and once during spring semester)
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, access to abortion in this Michigan city remains one of the largest providers in the state
Detroit
What type of contraception is long-acting, reversible, and can last up to 10-12 years?
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
*Depending on the brand, some of of them last 3 years, others 5, others 10-12
What is the name of the first over-the-counter birth control pill?
Opill
(became available in stores in March 2024)
Costs around $19.99 for a month supply, but some local stores hand them out for free! (Ex: Strange Matter on Washington or Odd Nodd Art Store in Old Town)
HPV and Chlamydia
Where is the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center located?
Student Services Building, Room 302
*This building is located in North Campus, right across from the Broad Art Museum
Myth: minors have judicial bypass (so minors who cannot involve their parents for reasons such as abuse, neglect, or unsafe home environments can still have access to abortion care)
In Michigan, these programs provide free or low-cost contraceptions to people that are uninsured
Title X clinics and local health department programs
What percentage of abortions occur in the first trimester (first 12 weeks) in the United States?
(you can give a short range)
88%-93%
*Both medical and scientific organizations agree that getting an abortion in the first trimester is safe and effective.
Which hormone rises during ovulation and is responsible for thickening the uterine lining?
Progesterone
What two buildings on MSU's campus can you find the health vending machine created by ELFEC (East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives)?
The first floor of the Union and the second floor of the Multicultural center
Items include: Narcan, pregnancy tests, emergency contraceptives, condoms, tums, COVID tests, pain medication, and more! (all of these are either free or heavily discounted!)
Which state department in Michigan requires that abortion providers report certain complications to track patient safety
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
This Michigan law helps prevent discrimination in reproductive healthcare based on gender identity or sexual orientation
Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
What are 3 services offered by Planned Parenthood?
Abortion, Birth Control, Emergency Contraception, HIV Services, Mental Health, Pregnancy Testing and Planning, Prenatal and Postpartum Services, Sexual and Reproductive Concerns, STD Testing and Treatment, Gender-Affirming Care, Vaccines, and Wellness and Preventive Care
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can cause irregular periods and higher levels of what hormone?
Testosterone
What is the name of the student-led initiative at MSU that successfully advocated for free menstrual products in campus bathrooms (completing this project in 2023)
Mission Menstruation
*They also have chapters at UMICH and EMU, follow them @missionmenstruation on IG!