self-managed abortion
The Pandemic Means More People May Be Giving Themselves Abortions
But the abortion pill sites people rely on are in jeopardy.
The Unbearable Stress of Waiting for Abortion Pills to Come in the Mail
Buying abortion pills online can be the most affordable way to get care. Waiting for them can be agony.
3 Women on What It's Like to Give Yourself an Abortion
We talked to three people who ordered abortion pills online from a doctor who charges $90—or less if you can't afford it.
What to Know About Giving Yourself an Abortion
Ending a pregnancy on your own means using pills—not coat hangers.
There's a New Website That Teaches People How to Do Abortions
A series of how-to videos shows providers how to do abortions with pills. But they can also help people who want to do it themselves.
How Women Are Training to Do Their Own Abortions
“So long as we have a safe option that can be accomplished outside of a clinical or medical setting, there’s no reason that shouldn’t also be available.”
There's a Better Way to Talk About Abortion
People still use medically inaccurate and stigmatizing terms to talk about abortion. You can help change that.
Pro-Choice ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Could Help Expand Abortion Access
In the face of increasing attacks, "sanctuary cities" for abortion might be necessary.
Texas Is Hostile to Abortion, So People Are Doing It Themselves
A new study shows that barriers to in-clinic abortion care has led some to patients trying to end pregnancies on their own.
ER Doctors Need to Be More Knowledgeable About Self-Managed Abortions
We're probably already seeing patients who ordered pills online—we just don't know it.
More People Are Starting to Prefer Doing Their Abortions on Their Own
And it's not just because of restrictive state laws.
Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Want the State to Know Everything About Your Abortion
Dozens of states require abortion providers to submit data that's not necessary for public health purposes. Experts say the requirements intimidate patients and providers, and could even be used to criminalize abortion.