Gynuity envisions a world in which each individual has access to safe and effective reproductive and maternal health care—delivered where, when, and how needed.
It is our mission to develop scientific, clinical and programmatic evidence in reproductive and maternal health and to advocate for its use, assuring that each individual benefits from the fruits of medical science and technology. We do this on a global scale through research, strategic partnerships, and communications for impact.
Our Approach
Gynuity listens to women, providers and policymakers, and works with them to create services that are safe, high quality, and person-centered. Through conversations and active collaborations, we use research to fill evidence gaps for new models of care, influence change, and advocate for improvements in policy and practice.
Research
Our research demonstrates that simple, safe, and effective reproductive and maternal health technologies transform lives and improve outcomes for women and girls.
Policy and Practice
Through speaking, convening partners, and publishing our research, we create the synergies that trigger change in policy and practice.
Communications for Impact
Strategic communications increase the impact of our research and programmatic findings.
News
Society of Family Planning Research Fund Grant Announcement: No-Test Medication Abortion
Latest Resources
Analytical Comparison of Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A (PAPP-A) Immunoassays for Biochemical Determination of Gestational Age
Oral Misoprostol Alone versus Oral Misoprostol Followed by Oxytocin for Labour Induction in Women with Hypertension in Pregnancy (MOLI): Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
Clinical and Service Delivery Implications of Omitting Ultrasound Before Medication Abortion Provided Via Direct-to-Patient Telemedicine and Mail
Ilana Dzuba, Senior Director at Gynuity, chats with media editor of the medical journal Contraception about research Gynuity and partners undertook on later first trimester medical abortion. Their conversation pivots on an award-winning article.
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This toolkit provides resources for providers and health care systems to introduce service delivery that allows people choosing medical abortion the option to receive an implant or injectable contraceptive at the same time as mifepristone.
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Gynuity views mifepristone abortion as a revolutionary technology with the potential to increase autonomy and choice in the reproductive realm. Here we reflect on our work to increase medical abortion access.
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Learn about Gynuity's achievements and new programmatic directions.
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The United States’ first direct-to-patient abortion with pills telemedicine service.
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Gynuity's image bank offers illustrations that can help articulate concepts across audiences. Available for download.
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Discover where to find quality assured medical abortion products.
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Gynuity has been at the forefront of global women’s health since 2003.
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Gynuity's TelAbortion Media Toolkit provides messaging and graphics for the dissemination of information about the study across media channels.
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This short film on the history of mifepristone policy in the U.S. investigates baseless FDA restrictions and claims that overstate the danger of the drug. It is a great refresher on the many barriers to medical abortion access and the burden this puts onto abortion-seekers and care providers. The film features Gynuity president Beverly Winikoff.
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As part of a podcast series on Self-Managed Abortion, Gynuity president Beverly Winikoff offers her insights on mifepristone – Part 3: The Abortion Pill, RU486
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