the Menstrual Extraction Project

The Menstrual Extraction Project was an early effort in the 1970s to develop a safe, early-stage abortion method using techniques similar to menstrual regulation. It aimed to provide women with a means to manage unwanted pregnancies discreetly and with fewer medical risks by utilizing specialized tools to gently remove early pregnancy tissue through the cervix. This approach sought to empower women with greater reproductive choices and contributed to the development of modern menstrual regulation procedures, emphasizing safety, privacy, and autonomy in reproductive health.