Pain Management

Animated Uterine Aspiration Simulation Workshop

This workshop is intended to teach the steps of first-trimester abortion using an animated video of the procedure. This animation is an excellent introduction to the first-trimester abortion for pre-clinical medical students and can be used in conjunction with a Papaya … Continue reading

Pain with Uterine Aspiration Abortion

Video Lecture Presented by: Karen Meckstroth, MD, MPH University of California San Francisco Click here to download this video lecture  Lecture can be viewed with subtitles in Spanish or French. French translation was made possible by the Safe Abortion Action Fund … Continue reading

Teaching Pain Management for Uterine Aspiration

In caring for patients undergoing a uterine aspiration procedure, there are a number of techniques a clinicians can practice to reduce patient pain and discomfort. For many, simple non-pharmacological steps can be taken before the procedure to reduce anxiety and … Continue reading