Dr. Chelsea Polis: Women's Reproductive Rights on the Move
From Critically Speaking by Therese Markow
April 21, 2026 · 41 min · Season 1 · Episode 235
About this episode
Therese Markow and Dr. Chelsea Polis discuss the evolution of reproductive rights in the U.S. and the implications of fertility awareness-based methods.
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Chelsea Polis discuss the evolution of reproductive rights in the U.S., highlighting the 2022 Supreme Court decision revoking the right to abortion and the historical context of contraception access. Dr. Polis also explains fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and their effectiveness, noting that some methods have moderate quality studies suggesting high effectiveness, while others are less reliable. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based information, the need for stronger regulation of femtech products, and the potential privacy risks associated with reproductive health data. Dr. Polis also addresses the broader political strategy to limit reproductive rights and the importance of reproductive justice. Key Takeaways: Fertility tracking technologies are becoming more common (often called femtech), but it is important to note that only two apps have currently been cleared by the FDA for contraceptive purposes - Natural Cycles and Clue (the second is not currently available on the market). While others can help with tracking your cycle, they are not cleared for contraceptive use. FABMs focus on observing real-time signs from the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Therese Markow, Therese
Guest: Dr Chelsea Polis
Topics covered
- reproductive rights
- femtech
- fertility awareness-based methods
- evidence-based information
- reproductive justice
Keywords
- Supreme Court
- abortion
- contraception
- privacy risks
- political strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: femtech, Natural Cycles and Clue, Natural Cycles, Clue
Places: U.S.
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