Dr. Daniel Grossman

HHS will allow pharmacies to boycott lifesaving drugs used in medication abortion Misoprostol and methotrexate do more than end pregnancies—but anti-abortion pharmacists can now refuse to offer them and still get federal funds.

Methotrexate and misoprostol are safe, lifesaving medications used to treat autoimmune disorders and prevent ulcers. They’re also used for medication abortions.

But now, anti-abortion pharmacists can refuse to offer them and still get federal funds.

Texas is Suing A Delaware Nurse Practitioner Over Abortion Pills 1.27.26

Texas is suing yet another provider for mailing abortion pills to patients in the state.

As an abortion provider, I stand with my colleagues who risk prosecution to help people access basic health care.

From waiting periods to insurance mandates: Missouri abortion laws under review Planned Parenthood and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office agree on one thing: abortion is legal in Missouri.That’s where the agreement ends.A 10-day trial that wrapped Monday in Kansas City laid…

Telehealth abortion care is just as safe as in-clinic care.

ANSIRH Director @drdgrossman.bsky.social testified that rare complications occur only after the full two-drug regimen, not during the initial in-office dose of mifepristone.

Abortions are a normal, routine part of reproductive health care. Full stop.

Formal U.S. withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’ Trump justified withdrawing from the health alliance formed in 1948 based on what he viewed as the “mishandling” of the coronavirus pandemic and a failure to adopt changes.

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) and terminated nearly $280 million in U.S. government funding to the WHO.

This is a reckless move that will set public health back globally.

A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion. In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.

Ciji Graham should still be here.

She was denied care for a heart condition because she was pregnant, despite her risk of heart failure. Denying pregnant women necessary care is unacceptable, but all too common.

Mifepristone, one of the two drugs commonly used together in a medication abortion, is very safe and effective.

The attempt to block access to mifepristone is about limiting abortion access and controlling patients. It has nothing to do with science.

What We Missed A special catch-up edition of Abortion, Every Day

Over the holidays, the Trump administration banned all abortions for veterans and their families.

The Department of Veterans Affairs reversed a Biden-era rule allowing abortions in cases of rape, incest, and health- and life-threatening pregnancies.

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Throughout her testimony, Wubbenhorst relies on shoddy or outdated studies to muddy the safety record of medication abortion. But the science remains clear that medication abortion is safe, essential care. Let’s stick to the science. (4/4)
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One example of ignoring the scientific record: Wubbenhorst talks about abortion “harms” but fails to mention that complications and dangers are greater in pregnancy compared to having an abortion. (3/4)
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One example of misinformation: Wubbenhorst misstates the rate of those who need a follow-up aspiration abortion after medication abortion by doubling the actual rate noted on the FDA label! (2/4)

Unfortunately, at the Senate HELP hearing today, Wubbenhorst’s testimony was rife with misinformation while ignoring established science on the safety of medication abortion. A couple of illustrative fact-checks here: (1/4)

Evidence Supports Removing Restrictions on Mifepristone This Viewpoint explores how a US Food and Drug Administration Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy on mifepristone limited access to medication abortion despite its long-standing history of safety ...

While Murrill criticizes the FDA, a recent NYT article shows that the FDA has actually erred on being conservative. As I wrote last year, the agency should remove remaining restrictions on mifepristone instead of going backwards. (5/5)
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Murrill’s testimony references a junk report that has already been debunked but ignores published research on abortion safety, on how people can accurately assess how far along they are in pregnancy, and on safety of this care via pharmacies and by mail. #AbortionAccurate (4/5)

And contrary to AG Murrill’s statement, telehealth medication abortion is super safe and effective. Let me share some evidence with you! (3/5)
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Right off the bat, AG Murrill seems confused about the timing of telehealth medication abortion.
In 2021, based on the safety record of medication abortion, the FDA dropped the in-person requirement to receive this care. So, it’s been in place for almost 5 years (2/5).

For those of you tuning into today’s Senate HELP hearing, I’d like to set the record straight on AG Murrill’s testimony and remind us that #abortionishealthcare (1/5):

Facts About Medication Abortion Care Medication abortion involves taking two medications: mifepristone and misoprostol. Here’s a summary of research that shows medication abortion is safe, effective, and critical health care.

Medication abortion is safe, and we have more than two decades of evidence to prove it. The only thing unsafe?

Politicians who ignore safety and science—and the opinion of a majority of Americans—to push extremist agendas. @ANRISH has the facts: www.ansirh.org/research/she...

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban | CNN Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws that include the country’s first explicit ban on abortion pills, ruling Tuesday that they violate the state constit...

Good news: Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws that include the country’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.

​​Abortion is a parenting issue.

Most abortion-seekers are parents, and those parents often tell me that they want to focus on providing for the children they already have.

Last year, we saw numerous attacks on reproductive freedom, but you give me hope.

I’m so proud of the clinicians, advocates, and researchers who are fighting relentlessly to protect and expand access to abortion care. Thank you.

Abortion is health care, and I am proud to provide it.

Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings

Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion providers, queer groups, and reproductive health organisations. It’s alarming.

I’m committed to bringing you the facts here. Follow along for the latest reproductive health research.

Find an Abortion Fund - National Network of Abortion Funds Abortion funds provide many kinds of support. Use our search feature to find an abortion fund that can help you or the folks in your community.

The logistical burdens and costs of accessing abortion care add up fast.

Abortion funds help abortion seekers with costs and logistics.

If you’re able, donate to your local abortion fund today.

Travel time, costs for abortions increased after state bans, researchers find • Stateline Travel costs for abortions and delays in care have increased in the wake of state abortion bans, according to a new study.

After Roe was overturned, an @ANSIRH study found that the average travel time to access abortion care grew by 8.5 hours, and more than half of respondents said their abortion care required an overnight hotel stay.

Q: If mifepristone is proven to be safe (and it is), why is anyone trying to strip away access?

A: Because people in states with abortion bans are still able to access medication abortion care through telehealth.

AI Chatbots Are Sending Women to Crisis Pregnancy Centers 11.20.25

AI chatbots from Google, Meta, Perplexity, and OpenAI are directing users to crisis pregnancy centers. This is deeply troubling.

Crisis pregnancy centers are fake clinics that try to convince people considering an abortion to parent or choose adoption.

Find an Abortion Fund - National Network of Abortion Funds Abortion funds provide many kinds of support. Use our search feature to find an abortion fund that can help you or the folks in your community.

15% of people are traveling out of state to access abortion care.

That means they have to pay for gas or plane tickets, a place to stay, and childcare.

Abortion funds help people afford abortion care. Consider supporting your local fund today.

More people are turning to over-the-counter birth control pills - Scienceline The first over-the-counter birth control in the US has expanded contraception access to people who may not have had it before.

Expanding access to contraception with over-the-counter options like Opill is vital right now.

We have more work to do to ensure that contraceptives are affordable and accessible, especially in states with restrictions on abortion care.

Tierra Walker should still be here.
Josseli Barnica should still be here.
Porsha Ngumezi should still be here.
Nevaeh Crain should still be here.

Each of these women died because of Texas’s abortion ban. We should all be outraged.