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Meet MiMi! A conceptual design for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit containing instructions, abortion pills, and a pregnancy test. MiMi is not yet available—but it’s a dream that could one day be reality. Here's why: [🧵] www.mimi4all.com

New research finds that being denied an abortion can have lasting consequences for women and their families in Nepal, echoing findings from the landmark U.S. Turnaway Study nearly two decades ago. www.ansirh.org/research/res...

"Having MiMi at home would be a lifesaver." Since the fall of Roe, support for over-the-counter abortion pills has grown from 49% to 55% of the general population. MiMi is not yet available, but you can learn more about the research here: www.mimi4all.com

Imagine being able to walk into a pharmacy, finding abortion pills on the shelf, and purchasing them without a prescription. New research suggests this could be possible. www.mimi4all.com

A form that U.S. patients must sign before receiving the abortion pill mifepristone did little to improve what they knew about the medication, according to our research. www.medicaldaily.com/mifepristone...

What if abortion pills were available on your pharmacy shelves? "[It] would make everyone's lives easier." 💊 MiMi is a conceptual design for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit containing instructions, abortion pills, and a pregnancy test. You can learn more here: www.mimi4all.com

New research found that the homicide risk for women and girls of reproductive age rose by 7% in 2023 and 15% in 2024 in banned states, compared with states without abortion bans. jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-b...

New research explores one of the FDA’s requirements for providing mifepristone—that patients sign a Patient Agreement Form—and finds that it does not improve knowledge about medication abortion. This suggests the requirement is a medically unnecessary restriction. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

While we can’t get abortion pills off the shelf yet, we can dream of a future where this option is available to everyone, at an affordable price or covered by insurance.

The Turnaway Study, the largest U.S. study on unwanted pregnancy, found that women turned away from an abortion were more likely to suffer anxiety and loss of self-esteem in the short term, and more likely to stay tethered to abusive partners. lataco.com/plan-c-abort...

Pleasants adapted her dissertation to study conversations on Reddit. Her focus was tracking emerging barriers to abortion access in real time and examining the role of online resources in connecting people with evidence-based health info and services. www.statnews.com/2026/10/09/b...

There are zero rigorous, peer-reviewed studies suggesting that the FDA should roll back access to medication abortion. On the contrary, a large body of gold standard evidence strongly supports removing the unnecessary restrictions that already exist.

ANSIRH researcher Dr. Ushma Upadhyay digs into recent research and highlights the value of telehealth abortion on the Liberating Motherhood podcast. Listen now 🎧️ ⬇️ zawn.substack.com/p/ushma-upad...

The number of Australian pharmacies stocking an abortion pill increased by almost 50% when prescribing restrictions were relaxed, with researchers saying the findings suggest deregulation of abortion promotes safer and faster healthcare. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

As a reminder, decades of scientific evidence amassed through more than 100 studies—based on hundreds of thousands of patient outcomes—have established the safety record for mifepristone use in medication abortion. stateline.org/2026/10/08/f...

We're finding evidence of changing public attitudes toward abortion & self-managed abortion (SMA) following the Dobbs decision. Our new research shows decreasing national support for making facility-based abortion illegal & for punishing people involved in SMA. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Our data found that OTC abortion pills were especially appealing among people who have been underserved by healthcare. This includes: ✅️ People living in states with abortion bans ✅️ People living in rural areas ✅️ People experiencing financial hardship ✅️ People who faced medical mistreatment #MiMi4All

Retreating from policy research would represent more than a shift in funding priorities. "It would weaken the nation’s capacity to understand and address the conditions that shape health." Read this powerful piece in Health Affairs Forefont. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

Telehealth abortion care is just as safe and effective as in-person care – and it’s changed the abortion care landscape. Now, 1 in 4 abortions are provided via telehealth.

There are over 100 studies that prove that abortion pills, including mifepristone, are extremely safe.

Abortions are a normal, essential part of reproductive health care. Many people who have an abortion are already parents or decide to have children later in their lives.

In one of our studies, people interviewed about OTC abortion pills thought they could: ✅️ Enhance privacy ✅️ Save time ✅️ Allow them to avoid judgment ✅️ Improve access more broadly We developed a new concept to one day make these a reality, named MiMi! www.mimi4all.com #MiMi4All

While the people in power are contorting themselves trying to Comstock everything, true believers just keep keeping on ❤️ Don’t stop believing!

Medication abortion using two medications—mifepristone and misoprostol—has been approved in the US for over a quarter-century. Decades of research have shown that these pills are safe and effective.

When misinformation can bring about confusion and fear, research brings clarity. Data from over 100 studies prove that abortion pills, including mifepristone, are extremely safe.

In a state already characterized by poor maternal and child health outcomes, abortion bans simply make matters worse – for everyone. womensenews.org/2026/09/thre...

Abortion care should be guided by evidence, not politics. Over three decades of research show that abortion pills are safe, effective, and well-liked by patients.

Mifepristone is used for abortion care in over 60% of all clinic-accessed abortions. Abortion is essential, normal health care.

Over one in four abortions in the U.S. now occur via telehealth, not because of politics, but because data supports its safety and patients choose it.

Medication abortion gives people the freedom to receive abortion care when and where they need it. Get to know medication abortion science here. ➡️ www.ansirh.org/research/she... #ProtectAbortionMeds