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Gynuity’s president is honored with a Special Award of Recognition by the Georgian Society of Contraception & Reproductive Health for contributions to safe abortion access in the Republic of Georgia.This is really a lovely gesture from our colleagues in Tbilisi! Read more gynuity.org/news/gynuity...
Gynuity’s President Honored with Special Award of Recognition for Contributions to Safe Abortion Access - Gynuity Health Projects
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October 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Gynuity’s president is honored with a Special Award of Recognition by the Georgian Society of Contraception & Reproductive Health for contributions to safe abortion access in the Republic of Georgia.This is really a lovely gesture from our colleagues in Tbilisi! Read more gynuity.org/news/gynuity...
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Five Things to Know About Missed Period Pills, from @carafem.org and @msmagazine.com
Five Things to Know About Missed Period Pills
Missed period pills bring back your period when it’s late and safely end a potential early pregnancy—no pregnancy test required.
msmagazine.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Five Things to Know About Missed Period Pills, from @carafem.org and @msmagazine.com
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3. Many people prefer to skip the test
A 2020 study by @gynuity.bsky.social found nearly half of the 678 participants would choose same-day pills without a pregnancy test—and 70% of those who didn’t want to be pregnant said the same. Many said that skipping the test would reduce stress and stigma.🧵
A 2020 study by @gynuity.bsky.social found nearly half of the 678 participants would choose same-day pills without a pregnancy test—and 70% of those who didn’t want to be pregnant said the same. Many said that skipping the test would reduce stress and stigma.🧵
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
3. Many people prefer to skip the test
A 2020 study by @gynuity.bsky.social found nearly half of the 678 participants would choose same-day pills without a pregnancy test—and 70% of those who didn’t want to be pregnant said the same. Many said that skipping the test would reduce stress and stigma.🧵
A 2020 study by @gynuity.bsky.social found nearly half of the 678 participants would choose same-day pills without a pregnancy test—and 70% of those who didn’t want to be pregnant said the same. Many said that skipping the test would reduce stress and stigma.🧵
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Happy #PublicationDay, @rebeccakelliher.bsky.social! 🎆
JUST PILLS, the radical history of the abortion pills from invention to distribution to today, “is essential reading for anyone who cares about the attacks on our bodies and freedoms.” — @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
JUST PILLS, the radical history of the abortion pills from invention to distribution to today, “is essential reading for anyone who cares about the attacks on our bodies and freedoms.” — @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy #PublicationDay, @rebeccakelliher.bsky.social! 🎆
JUST PILLS, the radical history of the abortion pills from invention to distribution to today, “is essential reading for anyone who cares about the attacks on our bodies and freedoms.” — @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
JUST PILLS, the radical history of the abortion pills from invention to distribution to today, “is essential reading for anyone who cares about the attacks on our bodies and freedoms.” — @jessicavalenti.bsky.social
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If your period is late & you don’t want to be pregnant, do you really have to wait for a positive pregnancy test before you can act? With missed period pills from carafem, you can take action to bring back your period & peace of mind by safely ending a potential early pregnancy.
October 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If your period is late & you don’t want to be pregnant, do you really have to wait for a positive pregnancy test before you can act? With missed period pills from carafem, you can take action to bring back your period & peace of mind by safely ending a potential early pregnancy.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this comprehensive analysis addressing important questions on excessive bleeding after childbirth >>>
🩸 New Lancet study of 300,000+ women across 23 countries shows lowering the blood loss threshold for diagnosing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) could help spot dangerous bleeding earlier & save lives.
🔗 bit.ly/3WjHDZn
🔗 bit.ly/3WjHDZn
Prognostic accuracy of clinical markers of postpartum bleeding in predicting maternal mortality or severe morbidity: a WHO individual participant data meta-analysis
Measured blood loss below the conventional threshold, combined with abnormal haemodynamic
signs, accurately predicts women at risk of death or life-threatening complications
from postpartum bleeding a...
https://bit.ly/3WjHDZn"
October 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations to everyone involved in this comprehensive analysis addressing important questions on excessive bleeding after childbirth >>>
Welcome news. A new generic mifepristone product was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in September 2025 for terminating an early pregnancy, up to 70 days from the first day of the last menstrual period
www.evitasolutionsllc.com
www.evitasolutionsllc.com
Evita Solutions - Generic Mifepristone Available Today
Evita Solutions LLC's FDA-approved generic Mifepristone Tablets, 200 mg for safe, effective medical abortion up to 70 days.
www.evitasolutionsllc.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Welcome news. A new generic mifepristone product was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in September 2025 for terminating an early pregnancy, up to 70 days from the first day of the last menstrual period
www.evitasolutionsllc.com
www.evitasolutionsllc.com
In reply to calls from prospective funders seeking to support abortion access/rights, we were identified as an impactful org working in this space www.bridgespan.org/insights/opp... If you'd like to explore your philanthropic journey with us, reach out to discuss how we can partner together
October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In reply to calls from prospective funders seeking to support abortion access/rights, we were identified as an impactful org working in this space www.bridgespan.org/insights/opp... If you'd like to explore your philanthropic journey with us, reach out to discuss how we can partner together
In the latest issue of our Newsletter gynuity.org/news/newslet..., read about ongoing research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion, patient experiences with asynchronous medication abortion care, & a conference on advancing access to self-care interventions for reproductive health
Newsletter: Vol 9, No. 1, September 2025 - Gynuity Health Projects
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September 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In the latest issue of our Newsletter gynuity.org/news/newslet..., read about ongoing research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion, patient experiences with asynchronous medication abortion care, & a conference on advancing access to self-care interventions for reproductive health
The updated WHO List of Essential Medicines is available. For the first time, abortion medicines are presented in a new section &, in a positive move, the list no longer carries the caveat that singled out mifepristone & misoprostol as only to be used where legally permitted or culturally acceptable
The selection and use of essential medicines, 2025: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 24th list
Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of a population. They are selected with due regard to disease prevalence and public health relevance, evidence of efficacy and...
www.who.int
September 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The updated WHO List of Essential Medicines is available. For the first time, abortion medicines are presented in a new section &, in a positive move, the list no longer carries the caveat that singled out mifepristone & misoprostol as only to be used where legally permitted or culturally acceptable
A qualitative study examining patient experiences with asynchronous medication abortion care in the US found that care without real-time interaction with a physician is highly acceptable to patients, enabling them to avoid unnecessary care with providers www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“On my own time”: A qualitative exploration of patient experiences receiving asynchronous medication abortion care in the United States, 2022–2023
This study aimed to explore patient experience and support needs in receiving asynchronous medication abortion care without a real-time provider visit…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A qualitative study examining patient experiences with asynchronous medication abortion care in the US found that care without real-time interaction with a physician is highly acceptable to patients, enabling them to avoid unnecessary care with providers www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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📢 New: Abortion care guideline, 2nd edition
A consolidated reference of all WHO recommendations & best practices on abortion—covering law & policy, clinical services & service delivery.
🔗 bit.ly/45N7ehK
#SRHR #HealthForAll
A consolidated reference of all WHO recommendations & best practices on abortion—covering law & policy, clinical services & service delivery.
🔗 bit.ly/45N7ehK
#SRHR #HealthForAll
September 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
📢 New: Abortion care guideline, 2nd edition
A consolidated reference of all WHO recommendations & best practices on abortion—covering law & policy, clinical services & service delivery.
🔗 bit.ly/45N7ehK
#SRHR #HealthForAll
A consolidated reference of all WHO recommendations & best practices on abortion—covering law & policy, clinical services & service delivery.
🔗 bit.ly/45N7ehK
#SRHR #HealthForAll
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Through this letter organized by CRHLP and ANSIRH, hundreds of researchers remind the FDA that it’s actions must be based on the sound, rigorous, and transparent science that conclusively proves the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone generally and via telehealth.
August 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Through this letter organized by CRHLP and ANSIRH, hundreds of researchers remind the FDA that it’s actions must be based on the sound, rigorous, and transparent science that conclusively proves the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone generally and via telehealth.
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Today we and our colleagues at @ansirh.bsky.social submitted a letter to the FDA for over 260 researchers affirming the 25-year safety record of mifepristone and urging the FDA not to restrict abortion pill access based on junk science. Read the letter here: law.ucla.edu/sites/defaul...
August 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today we and our colleagues at @ansirh.bsky.social submitted a letter to the FDA for over 260 researchers affirming the 25-year safety record of mifepristone and urging the FDA not to restrict abortion pill access based on junk science. Read the letter here: law.ucla.edu/sites/defaul...
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Today we submitted a letter with @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social to the FDA signed by over 200 scientists.
The short version? Medication abortion is safe. Time to drop the junk science and move on. law.ucla.edu/reproductive...
The short version? Medication abortion is safe. Time to drop the junk science and move on. law.ucla.edu/reproductive...
Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy Reproductive Health Researchers Comment Letter to FDA
On August 27th, 2025, UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy (CRHLP) and Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) at UCSF submitted a letter on behalf of more than 260 rese...
law.ucla.edu
August 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today we submitted a letter with @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social to the FDA signed by over 200 scientists.
The short version? Medication abortion is safe. Time to drop the junk science and move on. law.ucla.edu/reproductive...
The short version? Medication abortion is safe. Time to drop the junk science and move on. law.ucla.edu/reproductive...
Congratulations to all behind TEACH's updated abortion training curriculum. Essential new resource >>>
New resource! Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare (TEACH) just released a new revision of their abortion training curriculum, which helps providers develop the knowledge and skills to support people in achieving equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care.
Abortion Training Curriculum
The TEACH Early Abortion Training Workbook is an interactive curriculum with tools to train new reproductive health providers to competence.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations to all behind TEACH's updated abortion training curriculum. Essential new resource >>>
🎧In the FMUS podcast series, host @francoisegirard.bsky.social gets together with
@gynuity.bsky.social president Beverly Winikoff to discuss new groundbreaking research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion. Tune into Ep. 13 www.fmus.org/fmus-podcast
@gynuity.bsky.social president Beverly Winikoff to discuss new groundbreaking research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion. Tune into Ep. 13 www.fmus.org/fmus-podcast
FMUS Podcast
Podcast for Feminism Makes Us Smarter
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July 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🎧In the FMUS podcast series, host @francoisegirard.bsky.social gets together with
@gynuity.bsky.social president Beverly Winikoff to discuss new groundbreaking research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion. Tune into Ep. 13 www.fmus.org/fmus-podcast
@gynuity.bsky.social president Beverly Winikoff to discuss new groundbreaking research into ulipristal acetate for medication abortion. Tune into Ep. 13 www.fmus.org/fmus-podcast
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"Makary, who proudly calls himself a 'data guy' should have no trouble acknowledging that the science behind mifepristone is rock solid—and it hasn’t changed."
📣My new op-ed with @heyjane.com's Kiki Fredman that calls on @fda.gov to trust the data on the #abortion pill!
thehill.com/opinion/heal...
📣My new op-ed with @heyjane.com's Kiki Fredman that calls on @fda.gov to trust the data on the #abortion pill!
thehill.com/opinion/heal...
The FDA’s ‘data guy’ should trust the data on the abortion pill
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s pledge to reexamine the safety of medication abortion isn’t just pointless — it’s dangerous.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Makary, who proudly calls himself a 'data guy' should have no trouble acknowledging that the science behind mifepristone is rock solid—and it hasn’t changed."
📣My new op-ed with @heyjane.com's Kiki Fredman that calls on @fda.gov to trust the data on the #abortion pill!
thehill.com/opinion/heal...
📣My new op-ed with @heyjane.com's Kiki Fredman that calls on @fda.gov to trust the data on the #abortion pill!
thehill.com/opinion/heal...
@carrienbaker.bsky.social's excellent tribute to the extraordinary Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu, the French scientist behind RU 486, also known as mifepristone >>>
Baulieu’s revolutionary discovery of RU-486 reshaped reproductive healthcare and embodied his lifelong commitment to dignity, freedom and bodily autonomy for women. @msmagazine.com
msmagazine.com/2025/06/04/e...
msmagazine.com/2025/06/04/e...
Rest in Power: Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Abortion Pill Inventor and Women’s Rights Advocate
Millions of women around the world gained safety, dignity and autonomy over their bodies thanks to Étienne-Émile Baulieu. The visionary biochemist, feminist and fearless innovator—best known for devel...
msmagazine.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
@carrienbaker.bsky.social's excellent tribute to the extraordinary Dr. Étienne-Émile Baulieu, the French scientist behind RU 486, also known as mifepristone >>>
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As the Trump administration cuts foreign aid, reproductive health leaders are urging donors to keep prioritizing women and girls.
Why the US aid cuts are a moment to prioritize reproductive health
Why the US aid cuts are a moment to prioritize reproductive health
www.devex.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:03 AM
As the Trump administration cuts foreign aid, reproductive health leaders are urging donors to keep prioritizing women and girls.
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I wrote for @theatlantic.com about the latest "data" RFK Jr. is using to advance bad policy. This time, he's coming for abortion. www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The ‘Study’ Driving the FDA’s Abortion-Pill Agenda
RFK Jr.’s affection for junk science has struck again.
www.theatlantic.com
May 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I wrote for @theatlantic.com about the latest "data" RFK Jr. is using to advance bad policy. This time, he's coming for abortion. www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
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Two decades ago in Nepal, a woman seeking an abortion would be denied care. Today, the right to abortion is guaranteed in Nepal’s Constitution. Check out this new documentary (23 mins) Collective Voyage: A tireless journey for ensuring the right to safe abortion in Nepal.
The Right to Abortion in Nepal: A Decades-Long Journey | Center for Reproductive Rights
New documentary showcases the progress of abortion from criminalization to a fundamental, constitutional right. Documentary showcases the progress of abortion from criminalization to a fundamental, co...
reproductiverights.org
May 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Two decades ago in Nepal, a woman seeking an abortion would be denied care. Today, the right to abortion is guaranteed in Nepal’s Constitution. Check out this new documentary (23 mins) Collective Voyage: A tireless journey for ensuring the right to safe abortion in Nepal.
Data from a published study support the potential of ulipristal acetate as an alternative medicine for medication abortion. We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to provide quick and accessible answers to common queries about our early-stage research>>> gynuity.org/resources/fa...
FAQ on Ulipristal Acetate: A Potential New Regimen for Medication Abortion - Gynuity Health Projects
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May 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Data from a published study support the potential of ulipristal acetate as an alternative medicine for medication abortion. We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to provide quick and accessible answers to common queries about our early-stage research>>> gynuity.org/resources/fa...
We're pleased to share our annual report. This report provides an account of our activities in 2024 to strengthen safe and effective reproductive and maternal health care access worldwide. Read our digital report, available in English only gynuity.org/annual-repor...
President’s Message - Gynuity Health Projects
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May 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We're pleased to share our annual report. This report provides an account of our activities in 2024 to strengthen safe and effective reproductive and maternal health care access worldwide. Read our digital report, available in English only gynuity.org/annual-repor...
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May 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hello from Gynuity Health Projects' official @bsky.app account. Follow us here for our latest work on strengthening access to reproductive & maternal health care through clinical and programmatic research www.gynuity.org