12 Planned Parenthood Services for men Republican lawmakers fail to mention

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Tuesday August 04, 2015 · 9:30 PM PDT

2015/08/04 · 21:30

The latest attacks against Planned Parenthood have led to a plethora of misleading information, most of which has been proven false. The erroneous information is infiltrating mainstream and social media and it's fueling so-called 'pro-choice' Republican lawmakers who say they care about fetuses/unborn babies, yet often do little to help children once born. These anti-choice Congress members include GOP presidential candidates, Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, Ben Carson, and Mark Rubio. Their focus seems to be on dismantling and controlling the reproductive rights and choices of women. That is clear by their extremist statements, recent vote, and their legal assaults upon women's rights, also known as the War Against Women. One way the GOP feels they can control women's reproductive rights is by defunding Planned Parenthood abortions services. Only 3% of Planned Parenthood's services go towards abortions and under the Hyde Amendment, federal funds cannot be appropriated for family planning abortions. FactCheck.org provides additional information. Ironically, Planned Parenthood services actually prevent countless, possibly millions, of abortions by preventing up to half a million unintended pregnancies per year. The federal funding goes toward the other 97% of services offered by Planned Parenthood including cancer screenings, birth control, STD screenings, and general health care for women and men. Yes, men. It's something we don't often hear about. Here is a breakdown from the Planned Parenthood website describing men's services:

There is much we can do to protect our health. Routine visits with a health care provider can help prevent serious illness. They can also diagnose and treat the common conditions that affect men. Whether you see your health care provider regularly, or if you have not yet made your first appointment, you may have many questions about men’s health. Our goal at Planned Parenthood is to give you up-to-date, clear information that helps you better understand your sexual and reproductive health. We hope these pages give you the facts and tools you need to protect your health and to protect the health of men you care about. Men’s Sexual Health Services at Planned Parenthood Services offered at Planned Parenthood health centers vary by location. Some of the services include: *checkups for reproductive or sexual health problems *colon, prostate, and testicular cancer screenings *condoms and vasectomy *erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation services, including education, exams, treatment, and referral *general health care and routine physical exams *jock itch exam and treatment *male *infertility screening and referral *STD testing and treatment *urinary tract infections testing and treatment Use our health center locator to find the nearest Planned Parenthood health center that offers the services you need. Planned Parenthood works to make health care accessible and affordable. Some health centers are able to charge according to income. Most accept health insurance. If you qualify, Medicaid or other state programs may lower your health care costs. Call your local Planned Parenthood to get specific information about costs. - See more at: http://plannedparenthood.org/learn/men/#sthash.Q2ZliUrF.dpuf

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Studies show the majority of Americans are pro-choice men and women. Lawmakers need concentrate on moving America forward - not backwards. If you've ever considered supporting Planned Parenthood, this would be a great time to get involved/contribute. To make a secured Planned Parenthood donation visit: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or call 800-798-7092. You can also mail donations to: Planned Parenthood Federation of America PO Box 97166 Washington DC 20077-7543 #StandWithPP Special thanks to Samuel Wynn Warde, Liberals Unite, and the Facebook page Pro-Choice Liberals.

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