Newsy Investigates: Abortion Pill's Safety Record
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The video discusses the development and introduction of the abortion pill RU 486, later known as Mifeprex, in the 1980s. It highlights the political challenges and FDA approval process in the 1990s, emphasizing the pill's safety and effectiveness. The mechanism of Mifeprex, which blocks progesterone to terminate pregnancy, is explained. Despite its safety record, the video compares its mortality rate to other drugs like erectile dysfunction medications. Legal and access issues, especially after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, are also addressed.
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