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Recommended Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources

We’ve gathered trusted, evidence-based resources in one place—so you can quickly find the tools, references, and clinical guidance that matter most for providing high-quality sexual and reproductive health care.

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Abortion Care

AbortionFinder

Power to Decide’s easy-to-use search tool featuring the most comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers and assistance resources in the United States, available in both English and Spanish.

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Contraception

Bedsider

Power to Decide’s patient-facing tool that offers detailed information on every birth control method available in the United States and it’s 100% accurate and unboring.

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Contraception

CDC U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC), 2024

Gold standard for helping providers determine the safety of contraceptive methods for patients with specific medical conditions or characteristics, supporting informed, patient-centered counseling and care. We link directly to the document to ensure providers continue to have access to this critical resource.

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Contraception

CDC Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC), 2024

Useful summary chart of the U.S. MEC for quick reference of frequently encountered medical conditions.

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U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (US SPR), 2024

A complementary document to the U.S. MEC. Provides relevant guidance on the initiation and ongoing use of contraceptive methods, with practical recommendations for managing common clinical scenarios.

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Contraception

US MEC & SPR Mobile App

Link to download the app version of the U.S. MEC & SPR. Essential tool for clinic days. Can also be found directly through the app stores.

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Abortion care

NAF Abortion Guidelines

Clinical and service delivery standards from the National Abortion Federation, covering all aspects of abortion care to ensure safety, effectiveness, patient-centered counseling, and compliance with best practices. Excellent as a resource for clinical care and for supporting the development of protocols and procedures.
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Abortion Care

TEACH Abortion Training Curriculum

A comprehensive guidefor healthcare providers on abortion care, covering clinical skills, patient-centered counseling, and systems-based practice to support safe, high-quality, and equitable abortion services. Important training guide and clinical reference for all things abortion-realted.
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SRH Care

Reproductive Health Hotline (ReproHH)

Free, confidential hotline for healthcare providers nationwide. Connect with specialists based out of UCSF to discuss sexual and reproductive health questions – all by phone.
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SRH Care

QFP Guide

Best practices for delivering client-centered SRH care, including contraceptive services, pregnancy testing and counseling, STI services, and preconception health. Particularly relelvant for Title X and Community Clinic settings, but great resource for all!
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SRH Care

CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

Go-to guidelines for evidence-based recommendations for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of STIs
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SRH Care

STI Treatment (Tx) Guide Mobile App

Link to download the app version of the STI Tx Guidelines. Another essential tool for clinic days. Can also be found directly through the app stores.
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SRH Care

Summary Chart of CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021

Easy to reference summary chart of the comprehensive STI guidelines
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SRH Care

CDC Guide to Taking a Sexual History

Practical document with step-by-step guidance and sample questions to help gather a inclusive and patient-centered sexual history. 5Ps are particularly helpful for concrete language suggestions
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SRH Care

ASCCP Risk Based Management Guidelines

Evidence-based recommendations for managing abnormal cervical cancer screening results, using a patient’s individual risk profile to guide follow-up, surveillance, and treatment decisions. The go-to for managing pap results
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SRH Care

ASCCP Risk Based Management Guidelines

Evidence-based recommendations for managing abnormal cervical cancer screening results, using a patient’s individual risk profile to guide follow-up, surveillance, and treatment decisions. The go-to for managing pap results
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Trans & Gender-Diverse Health 101

Developed by the Reproductive Health Equity Lab, this resource provides an evidence-based overview of gender-affirming care, including medical, social, and legal components, key terminology, and common myths.
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Bedsider patient education handouts

Patient Education Materials

Bedsider’s patient-centered posters, tear sheets, and other visual aids

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