The Vatican and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have warned for years that emergency contraceptives could induce ...

A new study shows a possible new abortion drug to replace mifepristone. But will these results increase abortion access—or restrict women's reproductive health options down the line?

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Mrs. Porsha Evette Ngumezi, 35 passed away at Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugarland, TX on June 12, 2023.” So reports the ...

New research suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception may help women have an abortion. Here, MDs weigh in on how ...

The goal of this study was to determine if ulipristal acetate and misoprostol could provide a safe and effective alternative ...

Beyond the program expanding prescribing the abortion pill to pharmacists, there are other really amazing steps being taken to increase UW students' access to this type of care.

Abortion pills are a combination of two medications- mifepristone and misoprostol, which are consumed in two separate doses.

Mifepristone is under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of the New Orleans Health Department, about a new map created to ...

After informed consent and consultation between the midwife and attending obstetrician, the plan to administer 25 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) per vagina, every 4 hours, for up to 6 doses ...