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Feb 27

Insights: Follow-Up After Medication Abortion

Written by Sadia A study by the Guttmacher Institute shows that over half of all abortions are done via medication abortion (MAB), using misoprostol only or mifepristone with misoprostol.¹ Patients who have a MAB often wonder about the need for a follow-up appointment. Follow-up appointments are used to determine if the MAB was successful. Health…

Feb 20

Contraceptive Pearl: Understanding Conventional and Non-Hormonal Approaches to PCOS

By Lakshmi Sundaresan, MD Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinological phenomenon, often manifesting with symptoms of irregular periods, coarse facial/terminal hair, and glucose intolerance.¹ Conventionally, treatments for PCOS are tailored to the manifestations of hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and menstrual irregularities that patients experience. In 2023, the International PCOS practice guidelines were updated to…

Jan 23

Insights: Best Practices for Making Your Offices Physically Accessible for Disabled Patients Seeking Abortion Care

Written by Julia Wang, MD and Jillian MacLeod, Esq. As we experience ongoing attacks on abortion access and provision, it is important to highlight the numerous barriers to equitable care that disabled patients face. These barriers include inaccessible online information about abortion services (for example, websites that lack straightforward language or are incompatible with screen…

Jan 16

Contraceptive Pearl: Best Practices for Developing Contraception Patient Education

By Silpa Srinivasulu, MPH Increasing access to accurate, easy-to-understand information about contraception can help people take action and make informed health care decisions. RHAP develops its patient education materials to ensure they are easily understood and actionable. We follow the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS)* to produce quality materials that: Provide facts about contraception,…