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  • Roe v. Wade: The Mental and Physical Health Effects of Anti-Abortion Laws

    Denying a person an abortion has the potential to cause physical and emotional harm.

  • How to Access an Abortion in Each State

    We break down misconceptions, explain what to expect with each type, and share where to best access an abortion wherever you are in the United States.

  • How to Safely Self-Manage a Medication Abortion at Home

    In many cases, a medication abortion using a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, or misoprostol alone, can be safely performed at home. Here's how.

  • The History of Abortion Rights in the U.S.

    In light of the recent leak suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, experts say it’s imperative to look to the past to understand how the present is unfolding.

  • Abortion Pill: What Is a Medical Abortion?
  • Getting Abortion Pills Online: What to Know About Plan C

    Organizations such as Plan C and Aid Access might be able to help people obtain safe, inexpensive abortion services even when restrictive laws exist.

  • How to Access Free or Lower-Cost Birth Control in Each State

    We break down your options for birth control and how to get them, plus where to get free or lower-cost birth control in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

  • 99% of Women Say They Feel Relief, Not Regret, 5 Years After Having an Abortion

    New research has found that most women feel relief after an abortion. Nearly all women in the study said it was the right decision 5 years later.

  • Supreme Court and Abortion Access: Why Roe v. Wade Is in Jeopardy

    A leaked document published on Politico Monday shows that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade in their landmark ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization this summer. While the document is an early draft that is expected to undergo revisions, legal experts say it likely reflects what the justices will ultimately decide: that Roe will fall. 

  • Meet the Religious Groups Fighting to Save Abortion Access

    Here's how the many religious groups and faith leaders who support abortion access are actively fighting to protect the right to safe, legal abortions.

  • A World Without Roe, One Physician’s Perspective

    Dr. Jenny Yu discusses Roe v. Wade and the consequences of denying people access to safe abortions.

  • Ectopic Pregnancies Are Dangerous. Will They Be Affected by Abortion Bans?

    As more states pass restrictions on abortion, concern has grown about whether people will be able to safely get care for ectopic pregnancies in a potentially post-Roe world.

  • How Do You Know If the Abortion Pill Worked?

    Although a follow-up appointment is the best way to get reassurance, there are a number of signs you can look out for that point to abortion pill success.

  • Another Study Finds Telemedicine Is Safe for Certain Abortions

    As states tighten access to abortions across the United States, more women are turning to telemedicine abortions. New evidence shows that telemedicine abortions lead to the same outcomes as standard medication abortions conducted by an on-site clinician.

  • 5 Facts About Safe, Legal Abortion That Don’t Get Enough Attention

    Despite what critics may contend, abortion remains one of the safest and most common medical procedures in the United States.

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