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Planned Parenthood asks legislature to back bill protecting sedation option for IUD insertions
Summary
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts urged a legislative fix to preserve and expand an optional sedation service for IUD insertions, saying financial constraints and looming federal funding losses threaten availability.
Carrie Riggles, director of policy and government relations at Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, told the joint committee the affiliate needs legislative help to keep offering sedation for intrauterine device insertions. "Since launching this service in February 2024, we've provided it to over 500 patients," Riggles said, noting the option is uncommon among providers and among Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.
The testimony said national guidance has shifted toward more patient-centered…
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