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Research group at UCSF 📊🔍📝 We're committed to advancing reproductive well-being through science.

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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 9h
Learn more about MiMi, our concept for OTC abortion pills. And share the facts! #MiMi4All www.mimi4all.com
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MiMi4All | The Future of Abortion Pills
Discover MiMi, a new concept for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit, supported by reproductive health science and research.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 9h
The unfortunate reality is that policy decisions are still shaped by politics, not just evidence. We won't let political forces hold science back though. Medication abortion is safe and effective, and we dream of a future where it's available to everyone. 💫
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 9h
Abortion pills 💊 So safe, they could meet the FDA’s criteria for being sold over the counter (OTC). So, why aren't they available at the pharmacy or grocery store without a prescription? Last we checked ⌚️ FDA said medication abortion is safe. 🧾
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 15h
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...
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S104938672600143X?via%3Dihub
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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...
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Policy Research At The National Institutes Of Health: An Imperative In Peril | Health Affairs Forefront
Understanding the health consequences of policy is not peripheral to NIH’s mission. It is central to it.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There are over 100 studies that prove that abortion pills, including mifepristone, are extremely safe.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Science shows medication abortion could be offered more widely. And support for and interest in over-the-counter abortion pills is high. Spread the word and follow us for more updates on MiMi. #MiMi4All
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
That's why we created 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. mimi4all.com
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MiMi4All | The Future of Abortion Pills
Discover MiMi, a new concept for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit, supported by reproductive health science and research.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Regulations exist that restrict access to medication abortion and contribute to the perception that people cannot safely take abortion pills on their own without clinician supervision.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Did you know abortion pills are so safe and effective, they could meet the FDA’s rules for being sold without a prescription? So why aren't they? The short answer: Policy decisions are being shaped by politics, not scientific evidence.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Learn more about the research at mimi4all.com and follow us for more science. #MiMi4All
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MiMi4All | The Future of Abortion Pills
Discover MiMi, a new concept for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit, supported by reproductive health science and research.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Imagine being able to walk into a pharmacy, finding abortion pills on the shelf, and buying them without a prescription? 💊 New research shows this could be possible. We gave people a glimpse of this future via MiMi, a prototype of an over-the-counter medication abortion kit. Here's what they said:
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sign up to learn more at mimi4all.com.
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https://MiMi4All.com
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our MiMi design represents a way that medication abortion could be available in the future on the shelf of a pharmacy or grocery store without a prescription. It is based on research. Did we mention it could already be a reality if it weren't for politics interfering with healthcare? #MiMi4All
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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
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https://www.mimi4all.com/
Discover MiMi, a new concept for a future over-the-counter medication abortion kit, supported by reproductive health science and research.
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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
While the people in power are contorting themselves trying to Comstock everything, true believers just keep keeping on ❤️ Don’t stop believing!
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
While we can’t get abortion pills off the shelf yet, we can dream of a future where this option is available to everyone. Learn more at mimi4all.com #MiMi4All @ibisrh.bsky.social
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https://MiMi4All.com
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Using MiMi, researchers have now shown that the majority of people can determine if they were eligible for a product like this based on reading the label on the box. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Self-Selection for Medication Abortion Using a Prototype Drug Facts Label
This diagnostic study examines whether patients seeking an abortion could accurately self-select their eligibility to use over-the-counter (OTC) medication abortion by using a prototype OTC package…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Research shows people are interested in an over-the-counter medication abortion product because it could enhance privacy, save time, allow them to avoid judgment from a healthcare provider, and improve access more broadly. www.ansirh.org/research/res...
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Accessing medication abortion in advance or over the counter
With medication abortion restrictions on the rise in the U.S., patients are facing increasing barriers to accessing early abortion. A new study sought to understand abortion patients’ perspectives on…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The science actually shows that mifepristone and misoprostol are so safe, they already meet many of the FDA’s criteria for being available over the counter. Cue MiMi! MiMi was created to see how an over-the-counter medication abortion product could work for people who need abortion care.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Medication abortion is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy. But even with a stellar safety record, bans and regulations still make it hard to get abortion pills. These regulations are not based on facts, and add to the misleading idea that abortions pills are unsafe.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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...
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Three Years In: How Indiana’s Abortion Ban has Weakened its Fragile Health Care System – Women's eNews
Yet the impacts of anti-abortion policies are not limited to those who need to terminate a pregnancy, or even those who become pregnant.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mifepristone is used for abortion care in over 60% of all clinic-accessed abortions. Abortion is essential, normal health care.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We know from decades of research that abortion medications are safe and effective. Now, The EMAA Project is showing what it actually looks like to get them through telehealth. Check out this video on the process. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySb...
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Patient Story: Accessing Telehealth Medication Abortion Care
For many people, telehealth can make getting an abortion simpler and more accessible. Hear one patient share what her experience was like—from connecting with a provider to getting her medication and…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The science is clear: medication abortion is safe, effective, and proven. Medical decisions should be left up to patients and their providers, not lawmakers or politicians. #ProtectAbortionMeds
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Do you want to see exactly how telehealth providers are ensuring folks in all 50 states get abortion care? Check out this inside look from The EMAA Project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQyT...
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Providing Telehealth Medication Abortion Care
How does medication abortion through telehealth actually work? This video breaks down what patients can expect, from connecting with a provider to getting their medications and support throughout the…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What happens on both sides of a telehealth medication abortion visit? See how patients connect with providers and how care moves from a telehealth visit to medication delivery. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U89...
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How Telehealth Medication Abortion Care Works
How does medication abortion through telehealth actually work? This video breaks down what patients can expect, from connecting with a provider to getting their medications and support throughout the…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Someone important to you has had an abortion. Nearly one in four women in the United States will have an abortion by age 45, along with many trans and non-binary people.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
There’s no such thing as a reasonable abortion ban.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The science is abundantly clear: Mifepristone is overwhelmingly safe and effective, whether provided in-clinic, via telehealth, or in a local pharmacy.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Nearly two-thirds of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions, and about one in four abortions overall are provided through telemedicine.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How much evidence do you need to see to believe that a medication is safe? 10 studies? 50? 100? Over 100 studies show that mifepristone, an abortion medication, is extremely safe and effective. So yeah, we’re pretty confident about it.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Check out this conversation with Gretchen Sisson about adoption, reproductive justice, family values, and the families separated because we failed to support them. frankschaeffer.substack.com/p/what-if-we...
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What If We Helped Mothers Keep the Children They Want?
A conversation with Gretchen Sisson about adoption, reproductive justice, family values, and the families separated because we failed to support them.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
While the uptick in ectopic deaths occurred nationwide, the climb has been much steeper in states that banned abortion, ProPublica found. Studies have found that ectopic rates are far lower among people who seek medication abortions than in the general population. www.propublica.org/article/ecto...
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Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis,…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last month, Gov. Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act into law, ensuring Massachusetts does not impose a gestational limit on access to abortion care. msmagazine.com/2026/09/09/m...
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'It's About Who Gets to Decide': Massachusetts Will No Longer Impose a Gestational Limit on Access to Abortion Care
Gov. Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act into law last month, making Massachusetts the 10th state, together with Washington, D.C., that does not impose a gestational limit…
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Mifepristone is one of the safest, most studied medications in the United States. No amount of misinformation from anti-abortion groups changes that.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Adoption is a complicated parenting decision. Abortion is a pregnancy decision. They’re not the same.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Patients deserve to have abortions on their own terms. Medication abortion is the most common method of abortion in the United States and can be safely administered at home.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
More: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Access to abortion and subsequent fertility preferences and reproductive outcomes in Nepal (2019–2024): a prospective cohort study
Access to abortion shapes subsequent fertility preferences and outcomes and can lead to greater alignment between future reproductive preferences and outcomes.
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Read about these findings in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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The impact of abortion denial on women’s empowerment in Nepal (2019–2024): a prospective cohort study
These findings suggest that being able to decide the timing and circumstances of childbearing has wide-ranging effects on women’s empowerment (as measured by schooling and decision-making).
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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The findings closely echo those of the U.S. Turnaway Study, adding evidence from a different cultural, economic, and health care context. Access to wanted abortion care supports women and children’s health and wellbeing.
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