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An abortifacient ("that which will cause a miscarriage" from Latin: abortus "miscarriage" and faciens "making") is a substance that induces abortion. This is a nonspecific term which may refer to any number of substances or medications, ranging from herbs [1] to prescription medications. [2]
A medical abortion, also known as medication abortion or non-surgical abortion, occurs when drugs are used to bring about an abortion. Medical abortions are an alternative to surgical abortions such as vacuum aspiration or dilation and curettage. [6] Medical abortions are more common than surgical abortions in most places around the world.
Modern methods use medication or surgery for abortions. [19] The drug mifepristone (aka RU-486) in combination with prostaglandin appears to be as safe and effective as surgery during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. [19] [20] The most common surgical technique involves dilating the cervix and using a suction device. [21]
In a medication abortion, a second drug, misoprostol, is taken within the next 24 to 48 hours. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, creating cramping and bleeding.
Methotrexate treats cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis but can cause birth defects. Some women can't get it because of abortion laws, fear punishment.
“Defendants’ efforts enabling the remote dispensing of abortion drugs has caused abortions for women in Plaintiff States and decreased births in Plaintiff States. This is a sovereign injury to ...
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin medication used to prevent and treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, induce labor, cause an abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus. [10] [11] It is taken by mouth when used to prevent gastric ulcers in people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). [11]
On April 7, a federal judge suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s longtime approval of a drug commonly used in medication abortions. The ruling to suspend mifepristone will go into effect ...