Abortion & Pregnancy

The latest info on patient-centered abortion and pregnancy care
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Integrating contraceptive counseling into abortion care

Your patient has the answer

We can only listen when we create a space for the patient to speak. Listening can be augmented through open-ended questions. During a period of listening, consider opting for one open-ended question in lieu of a series of closed-ended questions.

Research roundup: September 2025 edition

Contraceptive knowledge gaps, Adolescent awareness of OTC contraception, DMPA and meningioma risk, Implicit bias in contraception counseling, PrEP & STI Risk

Misinformation vs. disinformation in the exam room

Patients are seeing misinformation and disinformation online; here’s how to spot the difference and respond with clarity.

Research roundup: August 2025 edition

HPV self-collection, asynchronous telehealth abortion studies, young people and permanent contraception access, clinician confidence gaps in abortion navigation, shifting contraceptive preferences postpartum

Clinical scenario: Pregnancy of unknown location & abortion care

A 21 year-old individual (they/them) presents requesting a medication abortion. Their LMP was five weeks ago. They had a positive home pregnancy test three days ago, confirmed in clinic. Transvaginal ultrasound shows no visible intrauterine pregnancy (no gestational sac or yolk sac) and no signs of ectopic pregnancy. They deny pelvic pain, bleeding, or spotting since their LMP.

Calling all providers! Help combat misinformation about birth control and abortion

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