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What Is An Abortion Pill?
from:An abortion pill is defined by the dictionary as, “a drug taken orally to induce abortion, especially early in pregnancy.” The term “abortion pill” commonly refers to the drug Mifeprex, an abortifacient made up of the combination of two FDA approved medications: mifepristone and misoprostol. This abortion pill works during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy to cause a chemically induced miscarriage.
Mifepristone is also known as RU-486 and was developed in France. The drug works by blocking progesterone, a hormone that helps maintain pregnancy. If this hormone is not present, the uterus will begin to shed the lining, dependant on the woman, sometimes bleeding will occur. Mifepristone is taken orally in an abortion clinic. After this drug is taken, the clinic will provide a second drug called misoprostol. Misoprostol is taken between 24 and 72 hours after Mifepristone has been taken. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contact, thus causing a miscarriage. Many women prefer this type of abortion because it allows them the ability to be at home and in private when the miscarriage occurs. It also lets the woman have a little control over the situation, which some women find helpful.
A small amount of bleeding may occur when a person takes the first part of the abortion pill, Mifepristone. The amount of bleeding varies greatly from woman to woman. Some women do not even experience any bleeding from the first drug, while others experience period-like blood flow. Cramping and bleeding will occur with the second part of the abortion pill, Misoprostol. Sometimes this happens within 20 minutes of taking the drug. Regardless, 6 to 8 hours after taking the Misoprostol, cramping is experienced – often in waves, and sometimes very severely. Some women have side effects including vomiting and diarrhea. Clots are usually expelled, but it is impossible to see the embryo because it is too small.
It is necessary to have a follow-up appointment at the abortion clinic two weeks after the abortion pill is administered. This appointment will involve an exam to be sure the abortion has occurred. Although the abortion pill is between 95% and 97% effective, a small percentage of women have to have a follow up surgical abortion procedure to complete the abortion. This surgical procedure involves dilation the uterus and using suction to get rid of the remaining tissue.
As with any medical procedure, there are risks to using the abortion pill. Blood transfusions have been needed to replace lost blood due to excessive bleeding, but this is not at all common.
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Judge doesn't back down in sonogram ruling - Houston Chronicle (blog)
 Houston Chronicle (blog) | Judge doesn't back down in sonogram ruling Houston Chronicle (blog) The abortion issue is political as much as it is legal. And Sparks didn't spare much in suggesting that his superiors on the appellate court have not properly interpreted the 1992 US Supreme Court ruling in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern ... Judge Reluctantly Concedes he cannot prevent Texas Sonogram Law from taking effect Judge can't block Texas abortion-sonogram law Judge says he was forced to dismiss challenge to Texas sonogram law |
Midwest Voices | Abortion legislation in Kansas is a taxpayer waste - Kansas City Star
Midwest Voices | Abortion legislation in Kansas is a taxpayer waste Kansas City Star Let me make a case to the various political groups in Kansas on why we should be united in asking our legislature to stop wasting our time and money on these lengthy abortion bills. To the fiscally conservative in Kansas, are you tired of our tax money ... |
The Ball Heads for His Court - Wall Street Journal
 ABC News (blog) | The Ball Heads for His Court Wall Street Journal As he explains in his next sentence, "The Ninth Circuit was just a way-station on the path to the Supreme Court." It's possible that the Ninth Circuit will rehear the case en banc--ie, before an 11-judge panel--though Whelan doubts it. Learning from Gay Marriage Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Proposition 8 California court overturns Prop 8 |
Judge reluctantly upholds abortion law - UPI.com
 Cleveland News - Fox 8 | Judge reluctantly upholds abortion law UPI.com He said the appeals court "eviscerated" doctors' right to free speech by upholding a law that makes sonograms mandatory for women seeking abortion and requires doctors to explain them, The Austin American-Statesman reported. "The act requires doctors ... Women seeking abortion will be shown image of unborn child Texas Begins Enforcing Pre-Abortion Sonogram Law |
Anti-abortion group files third re-write of ballot intiative - Las Vegas Sun
Anti-abortion group files third re-write of ballot intiative Las Vegas Sun By Anjeanette Damon (contact) An anti-abortion group seeking to prohibit all forms of abortion in Nevada has filed its third ballot initiative in an attempt to craft language that will pass legal muster. The Nevada Prolife Coalition, part of a national ... |
Abortion law urged 20 years after 'X' case - Irish Times
Abortion law urged 20 years after 'X' case Irish Times While it is lawful for a woman to have an abortion if her life is at risk, following a Supreme Court ruling on the case, successive governments have not legislated for this. Five women, members of the newly formed Action on X Alliance, appeared outside ... |
Eye of the Lobo: Republican candidates have differing views on abortion ... - my.hsj.org
 CTV.ca | Eye of the Lobo: Republican candidates have differing views on abortion ... my.hsj.org It's the subject of many disputes at caucuses, more specifically their views on the Supreme Court decision in Roe V Wade, which made abortion legal in the US. Gingrich, who has never been shy about sharing his opinion, is against abortion in one of the ... Three-state sweep revives Santorum's White House hopes GOP Rivals Pounce on Romney's 'Assault on Religion' Line Romney works to fend off Santorum challenge |