PRH Hosts Advocates on the Frontlines Fundraiser

An accomplished medical professional, Dr. Luu D. Ireland is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UMass Memorial Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Augmenting this work, Dr. Luu D. Ireland is a member of Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH), which represents reproductive health physicians across the country.

On May 20, the organization held a fundraiser for physicians working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Called “Advocates on the Frontlines,” the event aimed to support physicians across all areas, including abortion access.

The fundraiser, which was hosted by actress and activist Olivia Wilde, included discussions from three abortion providers, alongside PRH Leadership Training Academy graduates. Funds generated from the event will go directly to empowering physicians as they make medical decisions based on medicine rather than political ideology.

PRH board member Dr. Katie McHugh notes that reproductive health care rights have been under attack during the COVID-19 crisis. However, she highlights that PRH looks to address this challenge in the coming months.

The Massachusetts Sexual and Reproductive Health Program

Luu D Ireland has over a decade of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Currently, she serves as an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Luu D. Ireland has written numerous publications on reproductive and sexual health, and is also a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and of Physicians for Reproductive Health.

The State of Massachusetts’ sexual and reproductive health program is aimed at reducing unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections across the state. The program also aims to promote healthy sexual relationships and reduce infant mortality and morbidity rates.

The program aims to achieve these objectives by providing and improving health services, access to reproductive and sexual health education, and special health projects. The program also includes health care reforms and the provision of birth control and medical examinations at various reproductive health clinics. These later services are provided confidentially to adults and teenagers by licensed medical professionals at little to no cost.

The Treatment Options for Miscarriage

Luu D Ireland is an obstetrician, gynecologist, and family planning specialist with over a decade of experience. She currently serves as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Luu D Ireland’s clinical practice focuses on prenatal care, medical and resident education, and outpatient gynecological care for cases that include miscarriages.

There are three main treatment options for a miscarriage: Expectant management, surgical management, and medical management. In the expectant management approach, the pregnancy is allowed to proceed through a natural miscarriage with no surgery or other medical management required.

If expectant management is not possible, then the patient should undergo medical management. This involves administering medications that stimulate the opening of the cervix, allowing the pregnancy to pass through. The final option is surgical management, which focuses on a procedure known as dilation and curettage (D&C). This involves the removal of the pregnancy tissue from the uterus by gentle suction. This procedure can either be performed in the office under local anesthesia or in the operating room under sedation or general anesthesia.

Physicians for Reproductive Health Hosts Frontline Worker Event

As an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Massachusetts’ Medical School and Medical Center, Dr. Luu D. Ireland is responsible for prenatal care, alongside offering family planning services. In addition, Dr. Luu D. Ireland is a member of Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH), which seeks to improve access to affordable reproductive healthcare.

The organization recently held a virtual event designed to raise funds for reproductive healthcare physicians working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which was called Advocates on the Frontlines and held on May 20, was emceed by actress and activist Olivia Wilde.

PRH notes that all the funds raised will be used to train doctors in advocating for greater access to reproductive health services. The virtual event took place to protect reproductive healthcare against what PRH claims is an ongoing attack against these services, especially during the current pandemic.

Advocates on the Frontlines featured discussions from its Leadership Training Academy alumnus, alongside three abortion providers.