Planned Parenthood is a leading American nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive reproductive health care, sex education, and advocacy for personal liberties related to family planning and reproductive rights. Founded officially in 1942 as the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, it evolved from earlier birth control efforts led by Margaret Sanger, who opened the first U.S. birth control clinic in Brooklyn in 1916. This clinic was pivotal in challenging restrictive laws like the Comstock Act, which prohibited distributing birth control information. Over time, Sanger’s advocacy led to the formation of the American Birth Control League in 1921, which later became Planned Parenthood through organizational mergers and name changes by 1942[1][2]. Planned Parenthood operates hundreds of clinics nationwide, serving millions of mostly low-income and rural patients. Its services include contraception, abortion, cancer screenings, prenatal care, infertility treatment, vaccinations, and sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The organization is a significant provider of reproductive health care in the U.S., especially for underserved populations[2]. Key achievements of Planned Parenthood include pioneering access to birth control, advancing sex education, and influencing reproductive health policies. Its early activism helped reshape U.S. laws to permit physician-prescribed contraception, marking a major shift in public health and women’s autonomy[1]. The organization has also played a crucial role in public debates and legal battles surrounding abortion rights. Planned Parenthood’s history is not without controversy. Margaret Sanger, its founder, has been criticized for her support of eugenics, which complicates her legacy amid her contributions to women’s health[5]. In the context of business and technology, Planned Parenthood has adapted by integrating modern healthcare technologies and data-driven approaches to expand access and improve service delivery. It remains a major nonprofit entity with a substantial impact on public health, policy, and education related to reproductive rights in the U.S.[1][2].