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. Download the...
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.
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 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...
Intrauterine device or copper T
Leaflet about the IUD (Intrauterine Device or Copper T): what it is, who can use it and its benefits. One of the most effective and long-lasting methods is the intrauterine device, popularly known as an intrauterine device. "Copper T". Here we will tell you how it...
Manual for the Provision of Comprehensive Safe Abortion Services to Vulnerable Populations
Manual that provides technical and theoretical tools legal, clinical and public health tools for multidisciplinary personnel to attend to the sexual and reproductive health - with special emphasis on safe abortion - of migrant women, girls, adolescents and LGBTTTIQ+...
Sexual and reproductive health and rights situation in Mexico and Central America
The purpose of this document is to describe the status of women's sexual and reproductive rights in the countries where Ipas Central America and Mexico (Ipas CAM) works.In Mexico and Central American countries, girls, adolescents and adult women face adverse contexts...
Reproductive health sheets, El Salvador
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on El Salvador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Are they myths or realities? Let’s identify them
One of the main barriers faced by adolescents and young people in Central America is the lack of scientific and stigma-free information and the existence of myths related to sexual reproductive health, which are reproduced in the family, school and community. ...
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
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...
Self-use of medications for safe abortion. Ipas’s approach and ongoing projects
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
From Theory to Action in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Toolkit for Teachers and Health Promoters on Sexual Health (SH) and Reproductive Health (RH), developed by the Ipas Central America and Mexico team to provide information and pedagogical tools to support teaching activities on various topics related to adolescent...
Ana, a cartoon to prevent pregnancy at an early age
Young people and adolescents have the right to grow up in contexts that favor the free development of their personality, receive sexual education and comprehensive health care. This will allow them to make free and informed decisions about their lives. Learn about...
Disk of medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive method use
We have developed this interactive tool based on the criteria established by the World Health World Health Organization (WHO) to provide guidance on the correct use of the various contraceptive methods and to support family planning services.
Accompaniment for induced abortion with mediacaments
Package of publications intended to facilitate the accompaniment of women who are facing an unwanted or unwanted pregnancy. The package is divided into 3booklets that have relevant information about the option of terminating the pregnancy: before a medical abortion,...
Reproductive health sheets, Panama
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Reproductive health sheets, Argentina
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Reproductive health sheets, Honduras
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.
Reproductive health sheets, Chile
Reproductive health decision making requires timely and accurate information. In this document we share data on Ecuador that can be considered in the elaboration of plans, programs, actions and for making public policy decisions in the area of reproductive health.