This paper will address the politicization of women’s health. Drawing from recent news stories surrounding controversies erupting from taking public positions on issues related to public health, the intent of this paper is to focus on three recent events, or particular types of events, and focus on the implications of the politicization of such events. The first issue addressed is the linkage between the issues of breast cancer and abortion. Stemming from the recent uproar regarding the relationship between the Susan B. Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood, this paper will look further into the underlying issue. This section of the paper addresses concerns including the possible link between abortion and breast cancer as well as the more obvious question of why women themselves have allowed an issue that should unify them to cause dissention instead. The second issue addressed will focus on legislation passed relating to issues of women’s health. This section will begin with a discussion of the recent passage of Virginia’s ultrasound bill. Specifically, the paper will address the balancing of informed consent with the invasion of privacy, particular to women. Finally, the third issue addressed focuses on political campaigning and the use of issues of women’s health to both promote and discredit presidential candidates. Looking specifically at popular news media coverage and the candidates’ voting records, this paper will analyze how candidates use women’s health issues in their campaigning. This paper recognizes that there are both positive and negative repercussions to the politicization of women’s health issues and tries to present a thoughtful and balanced approach to the discussion.