It can be used for birth control, examinations, STD screenings and abortions:

For the first time, Planned Parenthood in Indiana is offering gift certificates. The organization said a big increase in calls and visits from newly unemployed and uninsured Hoosiers prompted what it calls the unusual, yet practical gift option.
“People are making really tough decisions about putting gas in their car and food on their table, so we know that many women especially put healthcare at the bottom of their list to do,” said Chrystal Struben-Hall, Vice President of Planned Parenthood of Indiana.
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The organization hopes people might purchase the certificates, and then turn them back in for their patients who need reproductive healthcare, but can’t pay for it.

Yes, nothing celebrates the birth of our Savior more than giving an abortion in the name of a loved one. “I didn’t know what to get you, honey so I sponsored a woman’s abortion in your name.” Why give money to the Salvation Army to feed and clothe the poor, when you can give it to Planned Parenthood so that they can maximize their profits (yeah, I know they’re a nonprofit organization that makes millions of dollars and gets millions more in grants from the federal government)?
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