RH Testing

Partner treatment for BV, pain and bleeding experiences during first-trimester abortion, interest in Rh testing and treatment for telehealth medication abortion.

Ongoing support for forgoing Rh testing in early pregnancy, medication abortion before six weeks, provider bias on contraceptive counseling adolescents, and local anesthesia before procedural abortion.

Highlighting one notable research article from each Research Roundup in 2023.

Pain management in abortion care, risk of Rh sensitization with abortion before 12 weeks’ gestation, and contraception information on TikTok.

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.

Guidance for providers on medication abortion provision up to 70 days gestation, the need for expanded access to the most effective forms of emergency contraception, the important role partner treatment can play in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, and more.