Causal Health in Costa Rica

Since 1970, the Costa Rican Penal Code establishes that it is possible to terminate a pregnancy when the woman’s health or life is at risk. See publication Back to...
Abortion and Mental Health

Abortion and Mental Health

The myths linking abortion with negative consequences for women’s mental health have finally been debunked by health scientists around the world. See publication Back to...
Why do women have abortions?

Why do women have abortions?

Women resort to abortion for a wide variety of causes and reasons, including: sexual violence, lack of access to health services and modern contraceptive methods, difficulties in the correct and consistent use of contraceptives, method failures, and the very fact that...
Contraceptive Counseling Manual

Contraceptive Counseling Manual

It is the health care provider’s responsibility to inform about contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy in the short, medium or long term. Counseling is more than the provision of information; it involves a focused and interactive process whereby the...