Post-Roe Progress: 51 Ways Oyrafem is Leading the Fight for Abortion Access

January marks 51 years since Roe v. Wade, a pivotal decision that ensured federal protections for abortion in the U.S., serving as a symbol of reproductive rights for nearly five decades. Yet, in June 2022, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned this landmark case, dismantling the federal protections for abortion. The removal of these protections has triggered a wave of restrictive state laws that have severely limited or outright banned access to abortion services. Anti-abortion extremists have succeeded in passing near-total abortion bans in 14 states, affecting over 20 million individuals. The impact of the Dobbs decision is far-reaching and will continue to affect generations to come.

The idea that “Roe was the floor, not the ceiling” encourages us to imagine a future where reproductive freedom and comprehensive abortion access become a reality for all. Even before the overturning of Roe, there were many barriers to abortion care, including restrictive state laws, geographic limitations, criminalization of those seeking abortion, financial strain, and societal stigma. These obstacles have disproportionately harmed Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled individuals, low-income individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those without legal status.

Those in need of abortion care deserve more than what Roe ever offered, and our communities deserve more than what has been taken away. Oyrafem is committed to exceeding expectations and offering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible abortion and reproductive health services for all. In response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Oyrafem is renewing our dedication to providing excellent abortion care and expanding our services. Below are 51 ways Oyrafem is leading the charge in expanding abortion access and reproductive health services:

Innovative Services

1. Providing in-person abortion care at our Atlanta health center in Georgia, despite the state’s six-week ban.
2. Offering in-person abortion care through 13 weeks at our Chicago and D.C. metro area health centers.
3. Telehealth abortion care via video consultations.
4. Immediate evaluation abortion care for quicker access.
5. Offering Misoprostol-only abortion care for patient convenience.

Continued Geographic Expansion

6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. District of Columbia
10. Illinois
11. Iowa
12. Georgia
13. Maine
14. Maryland
15. Massachusetts
16. Minnesota
17. Nevada
18. New Jersey
19. New Mexico
20. Oregon
21. Rhode Island
22. Vermont
23. Virginia
24. Washington

Creative Marketing and Technology

25. Oyra, our virtual abortion companion, helping guide patients through their journey.
26. Normalizing abortion care through bold marketing and communications strategies.
27. A strong and unapologetic social media presence on platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
28. Our pro-abortion merchandise store, celebrating choice and empowerment.

Partnering and Participating in Groundbreaking Research

29. Conducting evaluations of direct-to-patient telemedicine abortion services in the U.S.
30. Expanding telemedicine abortion services, building on the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
31. Studying the clinical and service delivery implications of omitting ultrasounds before medication abortions via direct-to-patient telemedicine.
32. Investigating potential demand for missed period pills in two U.S. states.
33. Establishing a protocol for Misoprostol-only medication abortion.
34. Analyzing the role of TikTok in spreading both misinformation and reliable abortion resources.
35. Reviewing the clinical outcomes of Misoprostol-only medication abortion based on retrospective chart data from a U.S. abortion provider.
36. Examining patient acceptability of no-test telehealth medication abortion regimens in the U.S.

Prioritizing Financial Assistance Partnerships

37. National Abortion Federation
38. Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project
39. Access Reproductive Care – Southeast
40. Yellowhammer Fund
41. The REACH Fund
42. Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
43. Chicago Abortion Fund
44. Iowa Abortion Access Fund
45. Kentucky Health Justice Network
46. A Fund Inc (Kentucky Abortion Fund)
47. Baltimore Abortion Fund
48. DC Abortion Fund
49. New Jersey Abortion Access Fund
50. New River Abortion Access Fund
51. Blue Ridge Abortion Fund
52. Holler Health Justice
53. Working to accept both private and public insurance, including Medicaid.

If you are passionate about standing with us in this critical cause, we welcome your support. Learn how you can get involved or consider making a donation to Oyrafem.

As always, if you or someone you know requires sexual or reproductive health care, call us or access care online at oyrafem.com.