US virtual abortion clinic to launch new reproductive health services

The company will start offering vaginal infections treatment including UTIs, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and herpes both oral (HSV1) and genital (HSV2), birth control, and emergency contraception.

The clinic says women will be able to access the same FDA-approved medications they get from their doctor or local clinic directly from home.

After completing a quick intake, they will be connected to a provider through Hey Jane’s messaging platform, where they will be able to consult with clinicians via text, phone, or video.

“We have already earned the trust of tens of thousands of patients seeking medication abortions to help them with one of their most intimate health care needs, and are passionate about applying that same patient-centred approach to other equally important areas of reproductive health,” said Alyssa Wagner, Hey Jane’s medical director.

“We believe the best person to make decisions about their body is the patient themself. Our goal is to empower our patients with the knowledge and tools to prioritise their reproductive and sexual health and give them the support and prescriptions they need to do just that.”

The company says it is committed to making its services as safe, discreet and affordable as possible, partnering with select insurances for birth control and infection consultations and emergency contraception, as well as offering a sliding scale payment option for those paying out of pocket.

Kiki Freedman, co-founder and CEO of Hey Jane, said: “When we started Hey Jane, we were addressing one of the most critical health care needs: abortion.

“Along the way, we’ve listened to our patients and witnessed firsthand the deteriorating state of reproductive and sexual healthcare in our country.

“We knew it was time to help expand access to other crucial services while continuing to provide the care patients deserve.”

Hey Jane’s expansion of services is currently available in 11 states, with plans to launch in more states throughout 2023.