Study shows medication abortion is safe without ultrasound, supporting telehealth use for improved access and options.
A new study published in JAMA shows medication abortion can be safely provided without an ultrasound, with patients receiving pills by mail without an ultrasound doing just as well as those who were examined and given the drugs in person. The research from UC San Francisco supports the growing body of evidence that using telehealth for medication abortion is safe and effective. This finding may improve access to care and offer more options for individuals considering medication abortion.
June 24, 2024
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