- Research roundup: June 2025 edition
LNG IUD as EC, IUD pain management, thrombosis risks with hormonal contraception, telehealth & medication abortion, adolescent contraception guidance
LNG IUD as EC, IUD pain management, thrombosis risks with hormonal contraception, telehealth & medication abortion, adolescent contraception guidance
read the full article » - Calling all providers! Help combat misinformation about birth control and abortion
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Want to help combat misinformation about birth control and abortion? Join Bedsider's new video initiative and share what you know—with the people who need it most.
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2025 edition
Infection prevention after abortion, estetrol in oral contraceptives, postpartum implant placement and breastfeeding, SAHM position statements
Infection prevention after abortion, estetrol in oral contraceptives, postpartum implant placement and breastfeeding, SAHM position statements
read the full article » - Integrating contraceptive counseling into abortion care
How providers can take a patient-centered approach.
How providers can take a patient-centered approach.
read the full article » - Does the route of misoprostol matter?
Answers for healthcare providers on routes of misoprostol administration and what they mean for medication abortion care.
Answers for healthcare providers on routes of misoprostol administration and what they mean for medication abortion care.
read the full article » - Birth control after abortion
Answers for health care providers about birth control options after abortion.
Answers for health care providers about birth control options after abortion.
read the full article » - Pharmacists and mifepristone
Answers for pharmacists (and other providers) about the current status of mifepristone.
Answers for pharmacists (and other providers) about the current status of mifepristone.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2023 edition
Continued support for misoprostol-only regimens for medication abortion and self-managed abortion between nine and 16 weeks gestation, the use of home pregnancy tests for follow-up care after a telehealth medication abortion, where adolescents and young adults go online to get abortion information, and disparities in recommended retesting for women with trichomonas vaginalis infections.
Continued support for misoprostol-only regimens for medication abortion and self-managed abortion between nine and 16 weeks gestation, the use of home pregnancy tests for follow-up care after a telehealth medication abortion, where adolescents and young adults go online to get abortion information, and disparities in recommended retesting for women with trichomonas vaginalis infections.
read the full article » - Five things you can do right now to support abortion access
Providers are a critical link for abortion seekers.
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Providers are a critical link for abortion seekers.
read the full article » - Research roundup: March 2023 edition
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read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2023 edition
Support for safety and efficacy of self-managed misoprostol-only medication abortion, medication abortion information on TikTok, and the impact of the shot and IUDs on vaginal flora.
Support for safety and efficacy of self-managed misoprostol-only medication abortion, medication abortion information on TikTok, and the impact of the shot and IUDs on vaginal flora.
read the full article » - Abortion in primary care
How primary care providers can support increased abortion access for all.
How primary care providers can support increased abortion access for all.
read the full article » - Research roundup: December 2022 edition
#IUD on TikTok, factors associated with pain during medication abortion, continuation rates of IUDs placed as EC at one year, and racial differences in birth control method provision for adolescents.
#IUD on TikTok, factors associated with pain during medication abortion, continuation rates of IUDs placed as EC at one year, and racial differences in birth control method provision for adolescents.
read the full article » - Research roundup: November 2022 edition
Health care provider misconceptions about birth control as an abortifacient, a comprehension study of an over-the-counter combination birth control pill label, an updated Consensus from ACOG on menstrual suppression, and the effect of state-level abortion restrictions on early pregnancy loss management.
Health care provider misconceptions about birth control as an abortifacient, a comprehension study of an over-the-counter combination birth control pill label, an updated Consensus from ACOG on menstrual suppression, and the effect of state-level abortion restrictions on early pregnancy loss management.
read the full article » - Research roundup: October 2022 edition
Trends in bHCG levels after medication abortion, a novel implant removal device, trends in IUD self-removal during the COVID-19 pandemic, and support for the patient-centeredness of telehealth birth control and abortion care.
Trends in bHCG levels after medication abortion, a novel implant removal device, trends in IUD self-removal during the COVID-19 pandemic, and support for the patient-centeredness of telehealth birth control and abortion care.
read the full article » - Research roundup: September 2022 edition
Pain management for medication abortion, support for eight years of use for a LNG 52mg IUD (Mirena and Liletta), IUD placement within 48 hours after medication abortion, and more.
Pain management for medication abortion, support for eight years of use for a LNG 52mg IUD (Mirena and Liletta), IUD placement within 48 hours after medication abortion, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: August 2022 edition
Ketamine versus fentanyl for pain management during abortion procedures, three studies supporting telehealth, evidence that people can correctly and consistently use progestin-only pills, and more.
Ketamine versus fentanyl for pain management during abortion procedures, three studies supporting telehealth, evidence that people can correctly and consistently use progestin-only pills, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2022 edition
Management of retained products of conception and a comparison of buccal and vaginal misoprostol for medication abortion, contraceptive values and preferences of adolescents and young adults, and more.
Management of retained products of conception and a comparison of buccal and vaginal misoprostol for medication abortion, contraceptive values and preferences of adolescents and young adults, and more.
read the full article » - How you can help keep Abortion Finder up to date
Abortion Finder remains the most comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers in the United States and we are committed to keeping this resource up to date. Find out what you can do to support our efforts, whether you are providing abortion care or not.
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Abortion Finder remains the most comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers in the United States and we are committed to keeping this resource up to date. Find out what you can do to support our efforts, whether you are providing abortion care or not.
read the full article » - Research roundup: June 2022 edition
Effective emergency contraception for individuals with obesity, the need for a reproductive justice lens in contraceptive counseling, a new treatment for bacterial vaginosis, and more.
Effective emergency contraception for individuals with obesity, the need for a reproductive justice lens in contraceptive counseling, a new treatment for bacterial vaginosis, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: May 2022 edition
Zinc supplements to help clear cervical HPV, unmet needs for reproductive health care in primary care settings, distance related barriers to abortion access, and more.
Zinc supplements to help clear cervical HPV, unmet needs for reproductive health care in primary care settings, distance related barriers to abortion access, and more.
read the full article » - How to answer FAQs about the difference between emergency contraception and the abortion pill
What providers need to know about how these pills work and when to use them
What providers need to know about how these pills work and when to use them
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2022 edition
Substantial support for over-the-counter abortion medication, benefits and risks of immediate post partum IUD and implant insertions, expanding access to the full range of emergency contraceptive options, and more.
Substantial support for over-the-counter abortion medication, benefits and risks of immediate post partum IUD and implant insertions, expanding access to the full range of emergency contraceptive options, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: March 2022 edition
Benefits of increasing single-visit access to contraception, Black women’s experience with racism in reproductive health care in the U.S., the relationship between contraceptive satisfaction and sexual well-being, and more.
Benefits of increasing single-visit access to contraception, Black women’s experience with racism in reproductive health care in the U.S., the relationship between contraceptive satisfaction and sexual well-being, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2022 edition
Importance of a reproductive justice framework in contraceptive counseling, single-dose secnidazole to treat trichomoniasis, timing of post-partum placement of hormonal IUDs, and more.
Importance of a reproductive justice framework in contraceptive counseling, single-dose secnidazole to treat trichomoniasis, timing of post-partum placement of hormonal IUDs, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: November 2021 edition
Intracervical block vs naproxen for pain during IUD insertion, IUD use in transgender and gender-diverse individuals, self-administration of the Depo shot, and more.
Intracervical block vs. naproxen for pain during IUD insertion, IUD use in transgender and gender-diverse individuals, self-administration of the Depo shot, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: October 2021 edition
Novel ulipristal-releasing copper IUD, internal medicine physicians’ provision of medication abortion in a primary care setting, analysis of contraceptive decision aids for adolescents and young adults, and more.
Novel ulipristal-releasing copper IUD, internal medicine physicians’ provision of medication abortion in a primary care setting, analysis of contraceptive decision aids for adolescents and young adults, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: September 2021 edition
Society of Family Planning's clinical recommendations for pain control in surgical abortion care, potential reversible hormonal male contraceptive option, restricted abortion access among incarcerated populations, and more.
Society of Family Planning's clinical recommendations for pain control in surgical abortion care, potential reversible hormonal male contraceptive option, restricted abortion access among incarcerated populations, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: August 2021 edition
Provision of medication abortion via telehealth, updated CDC treatment guidelines for sexually-transmitted infections, barriers to IUD and implant access for adolescent and young adult patients, and more.
Provision of medication abortion via telehealth, updated CDC treatment guidelines for sexually-transmitted infections, barriers to IUD and implant access for adolescent and young adult patients, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: July 2021 edition
Usage of combined oral contraceptives to manage PMS and PMDD symptoms, surgical abortion pain management for patients with opioid use disorder, risks associated with post-placental IUD placement, and more.
Usage of combined oral contraceptives to manage PMS and PMDD symptoms, surgical abortion pain management for patients with opioid use disorder, risks associated with post-placental IUD placement, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: June 2021 edition
In-clinic vs pharmacy provision of medication abortion, cost barriers to contraceptive access among community college students, opportunities for PrEP counseling for adolescent and young adults, and more.
In-clinic vs pharmacy provision of medication abortion, cost barriers to contraceptive access among community college students, opportunities for PrEP counseling for adolescent and young adults, and more.
read the full article » - How to answer your patient’s most frequently asked questions about abortion
Honest answers—supported by facts and research—and patient resources too!
Honest answers—supported by facts and research—and patient resources too!
read the full article » - Research roundup: April 2021 edition
Public health benefits of widespread HPV vaccination, potential for IUDs to be placed as emergency contraception 6-14 days after unprotected vaginal sex, etonogestrel implants to help with pelvic pain, and more.
Public health benefits of widespread HPV vaccination, potential for IUDs to be placed as emergency contraception 6-14 days after unprotected vaginal sex, etonogestrel implants to help with pelvic pain, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: May 2021 edition
Pre-treatment with mifepristone for pain management in first-trimester surgical abortion care, high patient and provider satisfaction with telemedicine contraceptive counseling, an update to the CDC’s recommendation on self-administered DMPA-SC, and more.
Pre-treatment with mifepristone for pain management in first-trimester surgical abortion care, high patient and provider satisfaction with telemedicine contraceptive counseling, an update to the CDC’s recommendation on self-administered DMPA-SC, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: March 2021 edition
Importance of trans-inclusive clinics and accessible education on evidence-based self-managed abortion techniques for gender-expansive individuals, an update to the CDC’s treatment guidelines for gonococcal infection, the effects of stigma and barriers to access on abortion method preference, and more.
Importance of trans-inclusive clinics and accessible education on evidence-based self-managed abortion techniques for gender-expansive individuals, an update to the CDC’s treatment guidelines for gonococcal infection, the effects of stigma and barriers to access on abortion method preference, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: February 2021 edition
Comparable effectiveness of Levonorgestrel and copper IUDs as emergency contraception, use of the Natural Cycles app for fertility awareness contraceptive method, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as highly effective pain management in medication abortion care, and more.
Comparable effectiveness of Levonorgestrel and copper IUDs as emergency contraception, use of the Natural Cycles app for fertility awareness contraceptive method, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as highly effective pain management in medication abortion care, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: December 2020 edition
An analysis of the use of verbal anesthesia vs. oral tramadol for pain management in IUD placement, potential effectiveness of DMPA as a self-bridging emergency contraceptive, the importance of access to PrEP among people at risk of HIV infection through receptive vaginal intercourse, and more.
An analysis of the use of verbal anesthesia vs. oral tramadol for pain management in IUD placement, potential effectiveness of DMPA as a self-bridging emergency contraceptive, the importance of access to PrEP among people at risk of HIV infection through receptive vaginal intercourse, and more.
read the full article » - Research roundup: October 2020 edition
IUD use and a demonstrated decreased risk of ovarian cancer, salpingectomy vs. tubal ligation for sterilization, benefits of non-medical treatment options for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, and more.
IUD use and a demonstrated decreased risk of ovarian cancer, salpingectomy vs. tubal ligation for sterilization, benefits of non-medical treatment options for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, and more.
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