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
Press Release
Rep. Williams and PRH: Insurers Must Consider Risks in New Landscape
Today, Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA), along with 17 Members of Congress, sent a letter to three major health insurance carriers expressing concern about various Provider/Quality […]
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Response to Midterm Elections
Today, Dr. Jamila Perritt, ob/gyn in Washington DC and President & CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health, reacts to what we know so far about […]
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Response to FDA Concerns
Today, the FDA released a misinformed statement about the safety of mifepristone. President & CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health, Dr. Jamila Perritt, responds: “As […]
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Abortion Care Temporarily Restored in Indiana
This morning, an Indiana judge granted the ACLU’s request to block enforcement of the state’s total abortion ban, meaning abortion care can temporarily resume while […]
Update
Public Letter: Stop Giving Airtime to Anti-Abortion Extremists
Dear reporters, journalists, editorial teams, and producers, We are writing today with a big request: stop giving air-time to anti-abortion activists. As the undersigned over […]
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Dr. Nisha Verma Testifies Before Congress
Today, Dr. Nisha Verma, ob/gyn in Georgia and Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health is testifying before the House Committee of Energy and Commerce in […]
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Support and Solidarity for Dr. Caitlin Bernard
Dr. Caitlin Bernard, a Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health and ob/gyn in Indiana has been under attack by anti-abortion extremists across the country. President […]
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House Passes WHPA and Abortion Travel Bill
Today the House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. Both now go to the […]
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Medical Providers Call on Social Media Platforms to “Do No Harm” and Stop the Spread of Abortion-Related Disinformation Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 14, 2022 CONTACT: Kelsey Rhodes | krhodes@prh.org Health Care Providers and Non-Profits Urge TikTok, Twitter, Meta and YouTube to Stop […]
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