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August 2021
Clinical Recommendation

This document is currently under revision. Clinical guidance is rigorously developed to reflect the best available evidence at the time of publication. It is designed as a resource to assist clinicians in providing family planning care. It is not intended to substitute for the independent professional judgment of the treating clinician. We recognize that continued ... Read more >

March 2021
Clinical Recommendation

Individuals who have bleeding disorders, thrombophilias, a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or who are taking anticoagulation medication for other reasons may present for abortion. Clinicians should be aware of risk factors and histories concerning for excessive bleeding and thrombotic disorders around the time of abortion. This document will focus on how to approach abortion ... Read more >

December 2020

Women should be provided with evidence-based information when considering options for contraception and pregnancy management. When counseling about health conditions and available treatments, healthcare practitioners should employ strategies that encourage the incorporation of informed patient preferences into a shared decision-making process with the patient. To optimize the health of women at risk of experiencing adverse ... Read more >

August 2020

This document is currently under revision. Clinical guidance is rigorously developed to reflect the best available evidence at the time of publication. It is designed as a resource to assist clinicians in providing family planning care. It is not intended to substitute for the independent professional judgment of the treating clinician. We recognize that continued ... Read more >

April 2020

Women at high risk for maternal morbidity and mortality have unique needs for reproductive health services, including prenatal and postpartum care, contraception, and abortion. However, barriers such as restrictive state legislation, poor access to trained providers, limits in insurance coverage, and clinical challenges in assessing and communicating risk often make it difficult for these women ... Read more >