What is the most common abortion medication used?
The most common abortion medication used in the United States is RU486 which is also known as Mifeprex, Mifepristone, Abortion Pill, or French pill. RU486 was approved by the FDA in 2001 specifically for termination of pregnancy.
It works by altering the blood flow to the lining of the uterus as well as causing an increase in the intrauterine pressure that leads to inadequate blood flow to the pregnancy, and causes uterine contractions which lead to spontaneous vaginal bleeding and miscarriage.
There is approximately a 40 percent chance of the loss of pregnancy with the use of RU486 alone if used in pregnancies less than 6 weeks gestation.
For this reason, mifepristone is typically combined with misoprostol, which helps the uterus contract and complete the abortion process.
This combination is significantly more effective than mifepristone alone and is the standard evidence-based approach to medication abortion.
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