Abortion
Resources on Abortion Why It Matters Current Threats Our Work to Protect Access
Why We Care
Abortion care is the only area of medicine where the federal government puts politics and ideology before the patient-provider relationship, with the intent to criminalize doctors and manipulate patients’ health care decisions. As physicians, we use our medical expertise and experience caring for our patients to advocate for the right to access abortion care in our communities.
Physicians for Reproductive Health is uniquely positioned to bring evidence and clarity to the most politicized area of medical practice. We believe that speaking about abortion helps remove the stigma that anti-abortion lawmakers and organizations have attached to it. Through our practice we have seen that abortion access strengthens our families and communities.
We are proud to provide comprehensive reproductive health care to our patients and help ensure that everyone has the choice to determine their futures, including if and how to become a parent.
Resources on Abortion
Talking About Abortion
In response to the misinformed rhetoric around abortion, we've gathered evidence-based resources for your usage
What to Know about Fake Women's Health Centers in NYC
Download our fact sheet on everything you need to know about fake women's health centers in New York City
Self-Managed Abortion
As members of the medical community, we believe no one should be punished for the decisions they make about ending their pregnancy
Why It Matters
7
States
With only one abortion clinic left
93%
Women in the South
Living in states hostile to abortion
344
Abortion access restrictions
Enacted between 2010 and July 2017
Current Threats
We help defend abortion access.
Anti-abortion politicians use deceitful tactics to ban methods of abortion care, or prohibit abortions sought for a particular reason, or after a certain point in pregnancy. These bans police the relationship between patients and providers, and prevent medical professionals from providing their patients with individualized care. They serve no medical purpose, and federal courts have deemed many of them unconstitutional. We advocate against abortion bans by educating legislators on the harms they create for patients.
Bills that attempt to restrict abortions are based on bad science, endangering our patients and putting obstacles in their path to getting the care that they need. We use medical evidence to fight false claims like those saying abortion causes cancer or that abortions can be reversed.
We believe that health insurance should cover all reproductive health care needs, including access to abortion care. A patient's source of insurance should not determine whether or not they can get the care they need. We work to end the Hyde Amendment and other harmful restrictions that prohibit our patients from using their insurance, including public insurance, to access abortion care.
Our Work to Protect Access
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Mifepristone is Awesome!
Misoprostol is, too!
It’s important to remember that no matter what happens in the courts, people will still have access to medication abortion care with misoprostol alone. We’re […]
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Abortion Is (As Always) A Winning Issue
The election last Tuesday, November 7, showed us once again not only how essential voting is for our democracy but that voting is a public […]
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United States v. Rahimi: Discussing the Connection Between Domestic Violence, Gun Violence, and Abortion
It’s October, which means it’s the start of a new SCOTUS term. Over the course of this term, the Supreme Court of the United States […]
Press Release
6-Week Abortion Ban Still Stands in Georgia
Yesterday, the Georgia Supreme Court allowed the state’s 6-week abortion ban to remain in effect as legal challenges continue. The case will now return to the […]
Press Release
PRH Supports Texas Funds and Providers
This week, PRH’s Board Chair Elect Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi along with a number of abortion funds in Texas filed a motion for a protective order […]
Press Release
23 Years of Mifepristone
Today is the 23rd anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone. Dr. Jamila Perritt, President & CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health and […]
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Two Bills That Make Health Care More Accessible – Advocacy Day Recap
What a roller coaster the last few weeks have been, with many highs and lows. A high? Avoiding a government shutdown. A low? The House […]
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Facts About Self-Managed Abortion
Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June 2022 removed the right to abortion, we have witnessed increased abortion bans and restrictions […]
Press Release
South Carolina Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect
Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the state’s 6-week abortion less than a year after a prior version of the ban was struck down, rendering it effective […]
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