May 6, 2026 | Pregnancy
While clinical accessibility has increased, certain medical risks of IUDs—specifically regarding ectopic pregnancy—remain a critical factor for informed consent.
Sep 1, 2022 | Abortion, Options
Approved for use in the US in September of 2000, mifepristone is a medication used in combination with misoprostol to facilitate 1st trimester abortion (medical abortion). While misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, mifepristone is responsible for blocking the...
Jul 10, 2020 | Reproductive Health
In an attempt to “curb teen pregnancy,”1 Golisano Children’s Hospital recently launched a campaign to promote the benefits of IUDs (intrauterine devices) over other forms of birth control. IUDs are T-shaped plastic devices with a string attached, and come...
