Does Getting an Abortion Hurt?
Does an abortion hurt? We answer this common question and discuss pain management options for medical and surgical abortions. Learn more here.
Supreme Court Moves to Protect Medication Abortion
After mifepristone was challenged by a Texas judge in 2023, the Supreme Court will uphold FDA approval. Here's what was at stake and why FPA backs the medication.
Does Abortion Impact Fertility?
Can abortion cause infertility? At FPA, we're asked this question often. Here's what you need to know about abortion and fertility.
FPA Receives Grant to Expand Free Services
FPA Women's Health has been named a recipient of the Uncompensated Care grant. This funding means abortion and birth control services are available free of charge.
California: Your Safe Haven for Reliable Abortion Care
In a post-Roe era, FPA Women’s Health will continue to do what we have been doing for the past 53 years: Provide safe abortions.
Topic Tuesday: I am pregnant, but I don't want anyone to know. Can I still have an abortion?
Absolutely. You could choose to have a medication abortion in the privacy of your own home. If you choose a surgical abortion under local anesthesia (numbing me
Topic Tuesday: Morning After pill and being overweight
"I heard that the morning after pill is not effective if you are overweight, is that true?" Great question! There are a few types of emergency contraception (E
Nexplanon and Post Abortion Care
After getting Nexplanon and completing my checkups for post abortion care, is it weird to be constantly bleeding? It's been like having a light period for almos
Topic Tuesday: Will getting an abortion hurt?
The question that I get asked most frequently, multiple times on a daily basis is “Will it hurt?” The answer is both simple and complex. The short answer is
Topic Tuesday: It is safe to take multiple bc morning after pills to end a pregnancy?
Good question – and we are so glad you asked before trying this. There is a lot of confusion regarding birth control pills, morning after pills (emergency con