Everyday, abortion providers show up to give compassionate care and create safe spaces for their patients against all odds. They listen to their patients' stories, feel their emotions, and help them get the care that is right for them. Today, thank an abortion provider for changing & saving lives.
UPDATE: All our health centers are closed today on February 23, 2026. We are monitoring the weather and will share live updates at pplm.org.
Telehealth is open for birth control, no symptom STI testing, PREP, UTI symptoms and gender-affirming care.
Please call us at 800-258-4448 or visit pplm.org.
The following changes have been made to our hours of operation for tomorrow:
Boston Health Center: CLOSED
Marlborough Health Center: CLOSED
Worcester Health Center: Late start at 12 PM
Springfield Health Center: Late start at 10 AM
We are monitoring the weather, updates and more info at pplm.org.
One thing is for certain: vasectomies are here at PPLM and are a great long-term contraception option for many! Book today and read the articles: pplm.org/vasectomy
❤️ Be our Valentine: starting TODAY, vasectomies are available at PPLM!
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seedless days are just within reach here at pplm 😏 pplm.org/vasectomy
Send this to any nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and certified nurse midwives you know who are interested in sexual and reproductive health care! Sign up for our info session to learn more about this year's application for the residency on Wednesday, 2/18 at 12 PM on Zoom: buff.ly/RFcu6QN
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We got your Valentine's Day plans covered 🙂↕️😏 Big things coming for V-Day Weekend
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Q: Can a vasectomy prevent STIs? A: No. While a vasectomy is extremely effective at preventing pregnancy, it does not provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections. [7/🧵]
Q: Is it reversible? A: A vasectomy is considered a sterilization and is meant to be permanent. Reversing a vasectomy is an option, but it doesn't always work and is not always covered by insurance. These procedures can be costly and with no promise they will restore your fertility. [6/🧵]
Q: Does it work right away? A: No. It will take approximately 90 days after a vasectomy for ejaculate to be sperm-free. During that time, another form of birth control is necessary to prevent pregnancy. After 90 days, we will do a sperm analysis to make sure the vasectomy was successful. [5/🧵]
Q: What happens during the procedure? A: During the procedure, the small tubes called vas deferens are disconnected, preventing sperm from entering the semen* and causing pregnancy which can’t happen when there is no sperm to meet the egg.
*This does not impact erectile function or ejaculation [4/🧵]
Q: Who is eligible? A: People with testes who are over 18 and interested in lifelong contraception [3/🧵]
Q: Why get a vasectomy? A: There are many reasons to get a vasectomy.
- You & your partner want to permanently prevent pregnancy without worrying about daily or routine birth control methods
- You don’t plan on having biological children
- It's an affirming step for you in your gender identity [2/🧵]
Q: What is a vasectomy? A: Vasectomy is a simple, safe, and extremely effective form of permanent birth control that works by disconnecting the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. [1/🧵]
PPLM now offers vasectomies. We get lots of questions about the procedure, so here are some of the most commonly asked questions! Got more? Ask them below! 🧵
Learn more about vasectomies at pplm.org/vasectomy
Another concert in the books at Something in the Way festival! Thank you to everyone that was tabling and everyone that came by. Another feature of our wonderful limited-edition shirts from Jason Mazzola.
Due to the snow, all of PPLM health centers will be closed tomorrow, 1/26.
We anticipate to re-open with regular business hours on Tuesday, 1/27. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our telehealth and online services remain available. If you need to reschedule, please visit pplm.org.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month!
The FDA recently approved self-testing methods for HPV, which causes cervical cancer, and our research with Teal Health helped it possible. Self-test options matter, especially for people who aren't comfortable getting a pelvic exam.
Book today: PPLM.org
This weekend, we partnered with @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social for an author panel and fundraiser in support of PPLM that spotlit new books by authors on reproductive health, rights, and justice. We're so grateful to have a neighbor that knows abortion providers are essential pillars of community.
We are proud to offer vasectomies at our Central Massachusetts Health Center in Worcester. Vasectomy is a simple, safe, and extremely effective form of permanent birth control that works by blocking the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles.
Book now: buff.ly/kE70o0R
We're excited to join @aclum.bsky.social @embraceboston.org, community leaders, & racial justice advocates to kick off MLK Jr. weekend on Friday. We will gather at the Parkman Bandstand on the Common, where he once spread his message of peace, unity, & racial justice.
Sign up: buff.ly/t37BbFH
We're teaming up with the @BrooklineBooksmith.bsky.social for a fundraiser event in support of PPLM featuring a great lineup of authors on reproductive health, rights, and justice! Register for free: buff.ly/aQbIvsC
Gender-affirming care saves lives and it is legal and protected in Massachusetts. PPLM will always be here for our trans & gender-diverse patients, and care continues at our health centers for young people.
Read more about our gender-affirming hormone therapy services: pplm.org/gaht
From day one, the Trump Administration has targeted trans youth and their health care providers – spreading lies and stoking fear about trans people and trying to restrict access to our care.
But let’s be clear: ⬇️
The First Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled in favor of the Trump Administration in their effort to stop patients from using Medicaid at PP health centers. All our health centers in MA are open to Medicaid patients & our state has stepped up to keep your care affordable.
More info: pplm.org/defund
Come see us this Saturday, 12/13 at the first ever Saddest Day festival at Roadrunner curated by Massachusetts legends, @convergecult.bsky.social! PPLM will be there selling limited edition merch & giving away FREE pins, condoms, lube and more! Buy tickets now: saddest.day
We’re asking everyone to make a gift to PPLM. With the loss of federal funds, it’s been a tough year for our reproductive rights, but our doors remain open, and we’re committed to providing affordable care to anyone who needs it. Make your Giving Tuesday gift by midnight: buff.ly/okyG4bc
💖It's Giving Tuesday!💖 Our health centers are open and we will see hundreds of patients across Massachusetts. It is our duty to provide accessible sexual and reproductive health care to anyone who needs it. Rush a special Giving Tuesday today to help: buff.ly/okyG4bc
