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Welcome to the Reproductive Health Resource Library, a physician’s centralized hub for abortion care practice and policy.

Use this site to:

Understand state-by-state variations in laws governing abortion and other reproductive health care services
Access clinical resources and guidance from trusted medical organizations
Find practical tools to support your practice
Access educational and training resources and opportunities
Connect with professional legal services when needed

Disclaimer: The resources available on this site are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Medical Association.

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Clinical Guidance
Society of Family Planning Committee Statement: Contraceptive considerations for individuals with cancer and cancer survivors part 1 – Key considerations for clinical care
National
Society of Family Planning, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
This multi-part clinical recommendation addresses contraceptive counseling and options for individuals with cancer or cancer survivorship, emphasizing tailored reproductive care.
Research
Physician Workforce Impact
Post-Dobbs Decision Changes in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Workforce in States With Abortion Restrictions
National
Journal of the American Medical Association
This study by Zhu et al. published in JAMA Internal Medicine analyzes how the Dobbs decision has influenced the distribution and practice locations of obstetrician-gynecologists across U.S. states with varying abortion restrictions.
Clinical Guidance
Society of Family Planning Clinical Recommendation: Management of undesired pregnancy of unknown location and abortion at less than 42 days of gestation
National
Society of Family Planning
This clinical recommendation focuses on the management of pregnancies of unknown location and early abortion care under 42 days gestation.
Clinical Guidance
Medication Abortion
Misoprostol-only Abortion Care Protocol
National
Reproductive Health Access Project
This protocol from the Reproductive Health Access Project outlines medication abortion using misoprostol-only regimens, including comprehensive patient care and state reporting requirements.
Clinical Guidance
Society of Family Planning Clinical Recommendation: Medication management for early pregnancy loss
National
Society of Family Planning
This guideline addresses medication management strategies for early pregnancy loss (EPL).
Research
Physician Workforce Impact
Lower obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) supply in abortion-ban states, despite minimal state-level changes in the 2 years post-Dobbs
National
Health Affairs Scholar
Review this article for an in-depth analysis of the impact of state abortion restrictions on healthcare access and outcomes, highlighting changes to the physician workforce post-Dobbs.
Practice Management Research
Medical Complications
Care Post Roe: Documenting cases of poor-quality care since the Dobbs decision
National
Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health
This research study evaluates abortion care delivery post-Roe, focusing on provider experiences, barriers to access, and recommendations for improving reproductive healthcare services.
Legal Issues
Licensure
Standard of Proof: Board-by-Board Overview
National
FSMB
This resource explains varying standards of proof used by state medical boards during disciplinary proceedings.
Legal Issues
Licensure, Telehealth
Telemedicine Policies: Board-by-Board Overview
National
FSMB
Review this FSMB document for a compilation of telemedicine policies by state.
Clinical Guidance
U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2024
National
CDC
The CDC’s 2024 U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use provides evidence-based clinical guidelines for contraceptive safety and effectiveness.