UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
@ucsfbixby.bsky.social
A group of physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, social scientists, clinical researchers, and advocates working to advance reproductive and sexual health worldwide.
https://bixbycenter.ucsf.edu
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Transgender and gender diverse people face many layers of barriers when seeking birth control services.
New research led by Yasaman Zia found that contraceptive providers showed explicit and implicit bias toward transgender and gender diverse patients.
New research led by Yasaman Zia found that contraceptive providers showed explicit and implicit bias toward transgender and gender diverse patients.
Contraceptive providers show bias toward transgender patients | Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
By Bixby Center on November 5, 2025
bixbycenter.ucsf.edu
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Transgender and gender diverse people face many layers of barriers when seeking birth control services.
New research led by Yasaman Zia found that contraceptive providers showed explicit and implicit bias toward transgender and gender diverse patients.
New research led by Yasaman Zia found that contraceptive providers showed explicit and implicit bias toward transgender and gender diverse patients.
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Add a new book to your TBR 📚 list!
When Roe Fell is a collection of essays edited by ANSIRH's Katrina Kimport examining the history, politics, and practical experiences of abortion leading up to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Get your copy today: www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/when-roe-fel...
When Roe Fell is a collection of essays edited by ANSIRH's Katrina Kimport examining the history, politics, and practical experiences of abortion leading up to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Get your copy today: www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/when-roe-fel...
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Add a new book to your TBR 📚 list!
When Roe Fell is a collection of essays edited by ANSIRH's Katrina Kimport examining the history, politics, and practical experiences of abortion leading up to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Get your copy today: www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/when-roe-fel...
When Roe Fell is a collection of essays edited by ANSIRH's Katrina Kimport examining the history, politics, and practical experiences of abortion leading up to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Get your copy today: www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/when-roe-fel...
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of women, but diagnosis and treatment can be hard to get.
Heather Huddleston explains why in @washingtonpost.com
Heather Huddleston explains why in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of women, but diagnosis and treatment can be hard to get.
Heather Huddleston explains why in @washingtonpost.com
Heather Huddleston explains why in @washingtonpost.com
This administration has a habit of ignoring scientific evidence.
“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone,” @ushma.bsky.social told @sciam.bsky.social
“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone,” @ushma.bsky.social told @sciam.bsky.social
Decades of Evidence Show the Abortion Pill Is Safe. So Why Is the FDA Investigating It Again?
Some scientists are concerned that the Trump administration will use “junk science” when reviewing mifepristone’s safety record
www.scientificamerican.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
This administration has a habit of ignoring scientific evidence.
“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone,” @ushma.bsky.social told @sciam.bsky.social
“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone,” @ushma.bsky.social told @sciam.bsky.social
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Help your patients get the facts. ACOG’s new infographic explains the facts about acetaminophen use in pregnancy; addresses common myths; and offers clear, evidence-based guidance. Download and share this resource in your practice to help your patients feel confident and informed: bit.ly/4hAYNeP
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Help your patients get the facts. ACOG’s new infographic explains the facts about acetaminophen use in pregnancy; addresses common myths; and offers clear, evidence-based guidance. Download and share this resource in your practice to help your patients feel confident and informed: bit.ly/4hAYNeP
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When a complex sexual & reproductive health question comes up mid-clinic, timely peer support matters. The UCSF Reproductive Health Hotline - for clinicians, by clinicians - is free, confidential, and nationwide. Listen to learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhB...
🔗 reprohh.ucsf.edu
🔗 reprohh.ucsf.edu
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
When a complex sexual & reproductive health question comes up mid-clinic, timely peer support matters. The UCSF Reproductive Health Hotline - for clinicians, by clinicians - is free, confidential, and nationwide. Listen to learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhB...
🔗 reprohh.ucsf.edu
🔗 reprohh.ucsf.edu
Team Lily is hiring a mental health clinician to join their team supporting pregnant and postpartum people affected by homelessness, substance use, significant mental illness, intimate partner violence, and other significant barriers to traditional pregnancy care.
Learn more and apply here:
Learn more and apply here:
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Search for Internet job openings.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Team Lily is hiring a mental health clinician to join their team supporting pregnant and postpartum people affected by homelessness, substance use, significant mental illness, intimate partner violence, and other significant barriers to traditional pregnancy care.
Learn more and apply here:
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Watch Christine Dehlendorf of @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social talk about why it's important to integrate reproductive health and birth control conversations in primary care
How to Keep Family Planning Conversations in Primary Care | Patient Care Online
How to keep family planning conversations in primary care? First, you have to have them, says UC San Francisco professor of family community medicine, Christine Dehlendorf, MD, MAS.
www.patientcareonline.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Watch Christine Dehlendorf of @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social talk about why it's important to integrate reproductive health and birth control conversations in primary care
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“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone." ANSIRH's @ushma.bsky.social to @sciam.bsky.social #AbortionAccurate
Decades of Evidence Show the Abortion Pill Is Safe. So Why Is the FDA Investigating It Again?
Some scientists are concerned that the Trump administration will use “junk science” when reviewing mifepristone’s safety record
www.scientificamerican.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“If the FDA were to do an actual review based on gold-standard science, I think they would actually end up removing the barriers that remain on mifepristone." ANSIRH's @ushma.bsky.social to @sciam.bsky.social #AbortionAccurate
"We cannot let this disregard for science extend to our nation’s highest drug regulatory body. Our health is on the line."
@drdgrossman.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social writes that science, not politics, should lead abortion decisions at the FDA in @thehill.com
@drdgrossman.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social writes that science, not politics, should lead abortion decisions at the FDA in @thehill.com
Science, not politics, should lead abortion decisions at the FDA
Rather than placing more limits on medication abortion, the scientific evidence points in a completely different direction.
thehill.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"We cannot let this disregard for science extend to our nation’s highest drug regulatory body. Our health is on the line."
@drdgrossman.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social writes that science, not politics, should lead abortion decisions at the FDA in @thehill.com
@drdgrossman.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social writes that science, not politics, should lead abortion decisions at the FDA in @thehill.com
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A medication abortion is safer than consuming Tylenol – and we can cite over 100 studies that prove it. #AbortionAccurate
Are Abortion Pills Safe? Here’s the Evidence. (Published 2023)
The Times reviewed 101 studies of medication abortion, spanning continents and decades. All concluded that the pills are a safe method for terminating a pregnancy.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A medication abortion is safer than consuming Tylenol – and we can cite over 100 studies that prove it. #AbortionAccurate
Testing babies exposed to HIV early & linking them to care can save lives. Yet only 60% of babies are tested at 6 weeks.
New research from Alison Comfort in Uganda found that people who have at least 1 social tie with someone who knows the testing guideline was key to having correct information
New research from Alison Comfort in Uganda found that people who have at least 1 social tie with someone who knows the testing guideline was key to having correct information
Social networks can help spread information about infant HIV testing | Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
By Bixby Center on October 16, 2025
bixbycenter.ucsf.edu
October 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Testing babies exposed to HIV early & linking them to care can save lives. Yet only 60% of babies are tested at 6 weeks.
New research from Alison Comfort in Uganda found that people who have at least 1 social tie with someone who knows the testing guideline was key to having correct information
New research from Alison Comfort in Uganda found that people who have at least 1 social tie with someone who knows the testing guideline was key to having correct information
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It’s time to drop the disinfo & get #AbortionAccurate ✅
We're joining @reproaction.bsky.social, @heyjane.com, & @reprorights.org in reclaiming the narrative around mifepristone with the facts: Medication abortion is safe & effective.
Join in, share & flood your feed with the data, now thru Nov!
We're joining @reproaction.bsky.social, @heyjane.com, & @reprorights.org in reclaiming the narrative around mifepristone with the facts: Medication abortion is safe & effective.
Join in, share & flood your feed with the data, now thru Nov!
October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It’s time to drop the disinfo & get #AbortionAccurate ✅
We're joining @reproaction.bsky.social, @heyjane.com, & @reprorights.org in reclaiming the narrative around mifepristone with the facts: Medication abortion is safe & effective.
Join in, share & flood your feed with the data, now thru Nov!
We're joining @reproaction.bsky.social, @heyjane.com, & @reprorights.org in reclaiming the narrative around mifepristone with the facts: Medication abortion is safe & effective.
Join in, share & flood your feed with the data, now thru Nov!
Performance measures that focus on providing contraception can unintentionally push providers to counsel toward specific methods and worsen inequities.
Patient experience measures and measures assessing whether people get the contraceptive care they want can improve care.
Patient experience measures and measures assessing whether people get the contraceptive care they want can improve care.
www.sciencedirect.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Performance measures that focus on providing contraception can unintentionally push providers to counsel toward specific methods and worsen inequities.
Patient experience measures and measures assessing whether people get the contraceptive care they want can improve care.
Patient experience measures and measures assessing whether people get the contraceptive care they want can improve care.
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We couldn't be more proud to see our Vice Chair for Research, Christine Dehlendorf, recognized for her incredible leadership in creating the first national measures to ensure that respect, trust, and choice are counted as essential parts of quality in reproductive health. #fmrevolution 🙌👏🔥
Congrats to UCSF’s Christine Dehlendorf, MD, and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, on their election to the National Academy of Medicine — one of the highest honors in health and medicine, for advancing reproductive and environmental health. tiny.ucsf.edu/nq7DpT @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social
Two UCSF Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine in 2025
Christine E. Dehlendorf, MD, and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) this year, one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.
tiny.ucsf.edu
October 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We couldn't be more proud to see our Vice Chair for Research, Christine Dehlendorf, recognized for her incredible leadership in creating the first national measures to ensure that respect, trust, and choice are counted as essential parts of quality in reproductive health. #fmrevolution 🙌👏🔥
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 1 out of every 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. But it hasn't gotten a lot of funding and attention, leaving many people struggling to get diagnosed and find treatment.
Heather Huddleston explained some of the gaps in treatment in @washingtonpost.com
Heather Huddleston explained some of the gaps in treatment in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 1 out of every 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. But it hasn't gotten a lot of funding and attention, leaving many people struggling to get diagnosed and find treatment.
Heather Huddleston explained some of the gaps in treatment in @washingtonpost.com
Heather Huddleston explained some of the gaps in treatment in @washingtonpost.com
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“In the same way pregnant women will go to [crisis pregnancy centers] because they need pregnancy tests or free diapers, they go to maternity homes because they need housing,” explains ANSIRH researcher Gretchen Sisson.
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The Once and Future Maternity Home
An Abortion, Every Day guest column
jessica.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
“In the same way pregnant women will go to [crisis pregnancy centers] because they need pregnancy tests or free diapers, they go to maternity homes because they need housing,” explains ANSIRH researcher Gretchen Sisson.
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Congratulations to Bixby member Christine Dehlendorf on this well-deserved honor.
“When patients leave a visit feeling respected, heard, and supported—that’s when we’re truly delivering excellent care.”
“When patients leave a visit feeling respected, heard, and supported—that’s when we’re truly delivering excellent care.”
Christine Dehlendorf of @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine — one of the highest honors in health & science. She redefined quality by measuring what truly matters: patient experience.
bit.ly/4o5sHug
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October 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Congratulations to Bixby member Christine Dehlendorf on this well-deserved honor.
“When patients leave a visit feeling respected, heard, and supported—that’s when we’re truly delivering excellent care.”
“When patients leave a visit feeling respected, heard, and supported—that’s when we’re truly delivering excellent care.”
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Pleased to share this guest post on ‘Abortion, Every Day’ discussing modern day maternity homes. These homes function differently from pre-Roe homes, but ultimately serve the same regressive aims — with familiar coercive means.
Thanks @jessicavalenti.bsky.social!
open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
Thanks @jessicavalenti.bsky.social!
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The Once and Future Maternity Home
An Abortion, Every Day guest column
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Pleased to share this guest post on ‘Abortion, Every Day’ discussing modern day maternity homes. These homes function differently from pre-Roe homes, but ultimately serve the same regressive aims — with familiar coercive means.
Thanks @jessicavalenti.bsky.social!
open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
Thanks @jessicavalenti.bsky.social!
open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
Uta Landy and Phil Darney talked about the history and value of complex family planning on Talking Women's Health, an ABOG podcast on current topics that impact patient care
The History and Value of Complex Family Planning by Talking Women's Health
In this episode of "Talking Women's Health," host Amy Young, MD, is joined by distinguished guests Uta Landy, MD, Phil Darney, MD, and Courtney Schreiber, MD, who also serves on ABOG’s Board of…
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October 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Uta Landy and Phil Darney talked about the history and value of complex family planning on Talking Women's Health, an ABOG podcast on current topics that impact patient care
An expert panel released recommendations to increase breastfeeding rates in the US.
"Action is needed across all levels to ensure families receive the support and resources needed to meet their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals," said Ifeyinwa Asiodu, Bixby member and committee co-chair
"Action is needed across all levels to ensure families receive the support and resources needed to meet their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals," said Ifeyinwa Asiodu, Bixby member and committee co-chair
Report: More support needed for postpartum women as breastfeeding rates remain well below national goals
Among children born in 2021, 27.2% were exclusively breastfed for their first six months, and 39.5% were still receiving breast milk by 12 months
publications.aap.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
An expert panel released recommendations to increase breastfeeding rates in the US.
"Action is needed across all levels to ensure families receive the support and resources needed to meet their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals," said Ifeyinwa Asiodu, Bixby member and committee co-chair
"Action is needed across all levels to ensure families receive the support and resources needed to meet their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals," said Ifeyinwa Asiodu, Bixby member and committee co-chair
Abortion pill "reversal" is an unscientific, unproven procedure based on flawed thinking about how people make decisions about having an abortion.
Daniel Grossman of @ansirh.bsky.social calls anti-abortion groups' promotion of "reversal" an "unmonitored research project" in @autonomynews.co
Daniel Grossman of @ansirh.bsky.social calls anti-abortion groups' promotion of "reversal" an "unmonitored research project" in @autonomynews.co
Abortion Pill “Reversal” Is a Hoax. It's Also a Powerful Right-Wing Legal Strategy.
Speakers at a crisis pregnancy center conference made rare admissions about the challenges of providing so-called abortion “reversal,” and indicated its importance as a litigation tool.
www.autonomynews.co
October 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Abortion pill "reversal" is an unscientific, unproven procedure based on flawed thinking about how people make decisions about having an abortion.
Daniel Grossman of @ansirh.bsky.social calls anti-abortion groups' promotion of "reversal" an "unmonitored research project" in @autonomynews.co
Daniel Grossman of @ansirh.bsky.social calls anti-abortion groups' promotion of "reversal" an "unmonitored research project" in @autonomynews.co
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Research on pregnancy has become a lot harder to study because of concerns about causing any sort of harm to the fetus could potentially invoke fetal personhood laws or #abortion laws.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
RFK Jr.’s got advice for pregnant women. There’s limited data to support it.
Women of reproductive age have long been missing from clinical trials. It’s getting worse where abortion is banned.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Research on pregnancy has become a lot harder to study because of concerns about causing any sort of harm to the fetus could potentially invoke fetal personhood laws or #abortion laws.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Join @californiaptc.bsky.social and Family PACT for a free training on best practices for working with youth during their family planning visits. CME credits available.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Join @californiaptc.bsky.social and Family PACT for a free training on best practices for working with youth during their family planning visits. CME credits available.
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ICE is targeting people in hospitals and clinics, deterring people from accessing essential pregnancy care.
Many patients — nervous about encountering immigration officials — are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
Many patients — nervous about encountering immigration officials — are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk
Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.
19thnews.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
ICE is targeting people in hospitals and clinics, deterring people from accessing essential pregnancy care.
Many patients — nervous about encountering immigration officials — are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.
Many patients — nervous about encountering immigration officials — are skipping virtually all of their pregnancy-related health care.