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Dec 21
RAD provides free legal compliance advice to eligible abortion providers in all U.S. states and territories through their Regulatory Assistance for Abortion Providers (RAAP) program on how to navigate restrictions and reduce the negative impacts of anti-abortion laws. Experts can help with questions about establishing or expanding services, complying with abortion-specific state laws, preparing for…
Dec 21
Written by Hannah Rosenfield, M.D. In the past, we suggested backup contraception for 1 week after insertion of a progestin IUD. Is this still necessary? A recent study examined one-month pregnancy rates among individuals who had an IUD placed as emergency contraception and reported intercourse within 7 days post-placement. This analysis included 268 participants who…
Dec 08
Explains the basics of how to use spermicide and acidifying gel.
Nov 17
Pre-procedure instructions to use with patients having a vasectomy.
Nov 16
The Vasectomy user guide provides information about the vasectomy procedure. This sheet covers questions such as “How Does a Vasectomy Work?”, “How Well Does it Work?”, and “How Long Does it Take?” Spanish, Chinese Traditional/Simplified, and Hindi: Updated October 2022 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 7.3
Nov 16
Updated November 29th, 2022 The three birth control patches available in the US deliver estrogen and progestin transdermally. Some people find a once-weekly patch easier to remember than a daily pill. The newest patch, Twirla, contains lower doses of hormones: Brand Name Estrogen Progestin Xulane 35 mcg 150 mcg norelgestromin Zafemy 35 mcg 150 mcg norelgestromin Twirla 30 mcg…
Nov 15
A consent form that can be used with patients before inserting a progestin implant.
Oct 25
These documents list equipment and supplies needed for common gynecological procedures including: manual vacuum aspiration, IUD insertion and removal, progestin implant insertion and removal, and endometrial biopsy.
Oct 25
This resource lists equipment and supplies needed for IUD insertion and removal.
Oct 25
This resource lists equipment and supplies needed for progestin implant insertion and removal.