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This fact sheet explains how to use medication (misoprostol only) for miscarriage (early pregnancy loss) with simple-to-follow steps and illustrations. Spanish: Updated 2024
The GOALS Approach is an evidence-based sex-positive strategy for making sexual history conversations less awkward and more effective. Clinicians and health educators can access self-paced trainings, a clinical champion webinar, and resources on the GOALS Approach website. You can also request one-hour trainings in-person (if based in NYC) or virtually (if outside of NYC). Link:…
Birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills, and abortion pills are three different types of medications that are used in reproductive health care. One main difference between them is that birth control pills and emergency contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy, while abortion pills end a pregnancy. Learn more about how these medications are different from one another…
This is a clinical protocol for providing a medication abortion using misoprostol only. The protocol includes guidance on providing medication abortion without ultrasound.
This presentation is designed for those working in primary care settings to introduce medication abortion to staff and help facilitate conversation about providing MAB services at your organization. It covers reproductive justice, the benefits of providing MAB in primary care, common myths about abortion, the basic process of a medication abortion, and more. It is…
This factsheet compares birth control options that contain estrogen and progestin: the pill, patch, and ring.
This poster is based on our The Pelvic Exam: Multiple Positions for Patient-Centered Care Fact Sheet. It provides illustrations and descriptions of different options for pelvic exams. This resource was informed by Table Manners: A Guide to the Pelvic Examination for Disabled Women and Health Care Providers and conversations with disability justice advocates. Illustrations for…
The Clinician’s Guide to Disability-Informed Care, created by the National Coalition for Sexual Health, is a resource for clinicians seeking to provide respectful, person-centered physical examinations in sexual and reproductive health settings for patients with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. This guide supports clinicians in delivering compassionate care, fostering patient autonomy, building trust, and tailoring…
Talking with others about pregnancy and/or abortion experiences can help in processing emotions and decision-making. But, some people have been investigated or arrested after information about their abortion or miscarriage was given to law enforcement–usually by friends, family, partners, or healthcare workers. Use the tips and resources in this guide to protect yourself and your…
This fact sheet offers patients and clinicians a menu of options to manage pain during gynecologic procedures in an office setting, like IUD placement and removal, cervical or endometrial biopsies, colposcopy, uterine suction (e.g. abortion, miscarriage management), pap smears, and other common gynecologic care. Methods include: comfort options, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen,…