Abortion in special situations. Manual for companions

Abortion in special situations. Manual for companions

The World Health Organization (WHO) and scientific evidence confirm that medical abortion is safe, even when it is self-managed or performed at home before the 13th week of gestation (12 weeks and 6 days). Thus, abortion can be performed safely and effectively as long as there is access to accurate information, quality-assured medications and, if necessary, access to health services.

Learn more about MVA

Learn more about MVA

What is Manual Vacuum Aspiration, commonly known as MVA? Find out, in this easy-to-consult leaflet, what the procedure is like, what instruments are used, the medications recommended for MVA, how much it hurts and what to expect after the procedure. See publication...
Self-use of abortion drugs

Self-use of abortion drugs

Explanatory card on the use of abortion drugs according to the World Health Organization’s recommendation and the most current clinical evidence. Accessibly, it contains information on misoprostol and mifepristone and misoprostol regimens. See publication Back...
Myths or realities

Myths or realities

This publication addresses some of the most common myths that Ipas has documented about the care provided in public health services to adolescents and young people with unintended pregnancies. The goal is to contribute to reducing barriers to access related to...
Reproductive health sheets, Nicaragua

Reproductive health sheets, Nicaragua

Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Nicaragua, which can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs and actions, and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive...