Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) is a research group at @UCSF. We're committed to advancing reproductive well-being through science.
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While the number of abortions has increased overall since Dobbs, many people in states with abortion bans still face enormous burdens to access care.
A recent @ANSIRH study found longer travel times, higher costs, and more delays after bans were enacted: ansirh.org/research/research…
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In the four years since Dobbs, the number of abortions provided within the formal healthcare system has increased by 20%.
Medication abortion via telehealth has been crucial for facilitating access — and that's why anti-abortion orgs are targeting it. msmagazine.com/2026/06/17/ab…
Having a medication abortion via telehealth is more common than ever, and we have years of research proving that it is safe and effective.
We’ve been around for over two decades, and in the past four years, we’ve seen a massive ramp-up in attacks on bodily autonomy and reproductive health care.
None of this is normal.
A Utah program shows that short-acting contraceptives (like pills) can be as effective as long-acting methods (like IUDs) when barriers are reduced.
Dr. Foster examines this data & concludes in JAMA that contraception access must be protected & expanded. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
“Mifepristone, when delivered via telehealth, is as safe and effective as in-person care," said ANSIRH's @ushma.bsky.social. "If done with integrity, the FDA’s review should confirm its safety and preserve people’s access to this essential care." scientificamerican.com/artic…
“Hollywood Does Abortion,” a documentary featuring Abortion Onscreen research, argues that Hollywood's portrayal of abortion often shaped the public’s views on the procedure, fostering a culture that viewed it as disgraceful or dangerous. variety.com/2026/film/news/h…
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We’re outraged to see Congress approve a lucrative amount of money to DHS, allowing Border Patrol & ICE to continue terrorizing our communities.
Read our full statement from Katherine Olivera, our Director of Government Relations.
Currently, medication abortion is only available through a health care provider, but our research could inform future conversations with the FDA about whether abortion pills could eventually get approved for over-the-counter use. feminist.org/news/is-there-a…
A first of its kind study highlights the role of doulas and acompañantes in breaking down stigma and barriers to abortion care.
This research also explores the heightened risks they face in a post-Dobbs climate of fear and criminalization. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
New data shows the Dobbs decision increased demand for a medical hotline supporting self-managed abortion & miscarriage, particularly in states enacting abortion bans.
Findings underscore the need for confidential support systems like the M+A Hotline. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Emily Waldorf was denied care for a risky miscarriage due to Arkansas’ abortion ban, even after she met the hospital’s CEO, called the governor’s office and got a lawyer.
Her experience was harrowing, and all too common.
propublica.org/article/arkan…
