Jun 05
Protocol for Medication Abortion Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
Protocol and guidance for providing a medication abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol without ultrasound.
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May 28
Insights: Letrozole and Early Miscarriage Management
Written by Kenya Lyons, MD The administration of mifepristone followed by misoprostol is a highly effective regimen for the management of first-trimester miscarriage and medication abortion.1 However, even prior to the onset of legal challenges to mifepristone, including FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the search for alternative therapies existed. This has been driven by…
May 21
Contraceptive Pearl: Ulipristal Acetate Myths
Written by Veronica Flake, MD Ulipristal Acetate (ella, UPA) is an effective emergency contraception (EC) method, given as a one-time, 30-mg dose, which can be used for up to 120 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. UPA is a selective progesterone receptor modulator with antagonistic and partial agonistic effects that prevents or delays…
Apr 23
Comparing Tubal Sterilization with Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
This resource from the University of California San Francisco compares tubal sterilization with long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods like the IUD and Implant.
Apr 23
Insights: Part Two: Misoprostol-only Medication Abortion
Written by Brandy Bautista This article was published in April 2024, before the Supreme Court released its ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 13th. In its ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected the challenge to mifepristone access. While we celebrate this decision, we know this will not…
Apr 16
Know Your State’s Abortion Laws Guides for Medical Providers
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, medical providers in states where abortion is banned or severely restricted have struggled to understand how state laws apply to them and their patients. This resource from the Abortion Defense Network aims to provide clarification, where possible, of what conduct is permitted in the states where the…
Apr 16
Contraceptive Pearl: The Latest Updates on the Over-the-Counter Contraceptive Pill
By Joi C. Spaulding MD, MS Opill, a daily progestin-only birth control pill (POP), was first approved for over-the-counter (OTC) use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 13, 2023. As of March 2024, the pill is now available to people of all ages to purchase at retailers online and in…
Apr 16
Your Birth Control Choices Poster
This poster compares birth control choices based on efficacy, cost, side effects, and other patient-focused factors.
Mar 26
Insights: Prenatal Drug Testing and Reporting: What does the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) actually require of healthcare providers?
Written by Rebecca Wang, JD, Senior Legal Support Counsel and Lauren Paulk, JD, Senior Research Counsel Mandatory reporting is not an evidence-based practice. Neither is punishing providers for a failure to report. Still, healthcare provider reports to Child Protective Services of infants have increased substantially over the last decade.¹ This is despite only two states…
Mar 20
Coding for Medication Abortion using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other codes to use for documenting and billing medication abortion services.