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Ipas, founded in 1973 in North Carolina, USA, operates globally to promote reproductive justice by expanding access to abortion (referred to as menstrual regulation (MR) in Bangladesh)* and contraception.
In 2011, Ipas began operations in Bangladesh, collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM), NGOs, donors, and stakeholders for strengthening the health system. Initially focusing on menstrual regulation (MR), postabortion care (PAC), and family planning (FP) services, our efforts have evolved to advocate for institutionalized sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services.
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Meet vacuum evacuation (MVA or MVA): a safe method of abortion

Meet vacuum evacuation (MVA or MVA): a safe method of abortion

by Ana Martha Sanchez | Apr 28, 2022 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Clinical practice, Reproductive health, Safe Abortion

There are two ways to access safe abortion procedures: one is with medication and the other is through vacuum evacuation, which is performed with gentle aspiration. Both methods are recognized and recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...
Safe abortion does not cause harm to mental health

Safe abortion does not cause harm to mental health

by Ana Martha Sanchez | Mar 28, 2022 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Human rights, Reproductive health

Abortion is surrounded by myths and one of them is that having an abortion leaves after-effects or mental disorders, such as depression, suicide or substance abuse. There is even talk of the existence of a “post-abortion syndrome”. This is completely false...
Why is it important to plan the first sexual intercourse?

Why is it important to plan the first sexual intercourse?

by Ana Martha Sanchez | Jul 6, 2021 | Reproductive health, Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Sexual health, Teenagers

Having sex for the first time is an extremely important and personal decision. As much time as it takes for each person to feel absolutely sure that they want to do it, it is always okay. Planning your first relationship allows you to think with whom you want to share...
Safe abortion methods

Safe abortion methods

by Ana Martha Sanchez | Dec 22, 2019 | Abortion, myths and stigma, Clinical practice, Reproductive health, Safe Abortion

There are two safe abortion procedures, endorsed and recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Gynecobstetrics and Obstetrics (FIGO), for their high efficacy rates. Both procedures make it possible to terminate unplanned or...

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