4 Medication Abortion
Complete the corresponding TEACH[1] chapter and TEACH CME Post Test at the end of the chapter to self-evaluate your learning. Then, review the supplementary content including readings, videos, and resources provided.
Required Supplementary Resources
MARCH Medication Abortion Demo Videos
Video Playlist: Medication Abortion Care Training Videos: Clinical Demonstrations of In-Clinic and Virtual Visits (Initial and Follow-Up)
- UMB MARCH Program. (2025, April 29). Medication Abortion Initial Clinic Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgopvZ8HYKM - UMB MARCH Program. (2025, April 29). Medication Abortion Follow-Up Clinic Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKH1N8cg4c - UMB MARCH Program. (2025, April 29). Virtual Medication Abortion Initial Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9rWwOyAStA - UMB MARCH Program. (2025, April 29). Virtual Medication Abortion Follow-up Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQOBGUb8HX4
- Medication Abortion Up to 70 Days of Gestation: ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 225. (2020). Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(4), e31–e47. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000004082
- Updated Mifepristone REMS Requirements: ACOG Practice Advisory. (2023). ACOG. Retrieved June 11, 2024, from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2023/01/updated-mifepristone-rems-requirements
- Raymond, E. G., Mark, A., Grossman, D., Beasley, A., Brandi, K., Castle, J., Creinin, M. D., Gerdts, C., Gil, L., Grant, M., Lockley, A., Perritt, J., Shochet, T., Truan, D., & Upadhyay, U. D. (2023). Medication Abortion with Misoprostol-Only: A Sample Protocol. Contraception, 109998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2023.109998
- Fiastro, A., & Godfrey, E. (2023, July 25). Insights: Telehealth Provision of Medication Abortion: Facilitating Access Across Geographies. Reproductive Health Access Project. Retrieved June 11, 2024, from https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/resource/telehealth-provision-of-medication-abortion-facilitating-access-across-geographies/
Additional Suggested Resources
- Frequently asked questions about mifepristone dispensing at CVS Pharmacy. (2024, March 12). CVS Health. Retrieved June 27, 2024, from https://www.cvshealth.com/news/pharmacy/mifepristone-dispensing-at-cvs-pharmacy-faq.html
NB: Legal and regulatory restrictions on mifepristone will continue to evolve and may be impacted by the SCOTUS decision expected in the summer of 2024. It is important to remain knowledgeable of changing restrictions within your practice state. The following list contains legal resources to help you stay up-to-date.
- Fleming M, Lockley A, Weber C, Goodman S and the TEACH Collaborative Working Group. (2025). TEACH Early Abortion Training Workbook, 8th UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. https://pressbooks.pub/workbook/ ↵
