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Abortion Law Expert Discusses Abortion Pills and Safety Concerns
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00:59 - 05:23 (04:24)

The appeals court will soon investigate safety concerns around the use of mifepristone, a still-approved FDA drug that has been an option for abortion procedures for nearly 20 years. Despite recent controversy over the regulation of mifepristone, clinicians and experts argue that it is far less risky than full-term pregnancy when guidelines are followed properly; the Supreme Court has yet to announce how they will address concerns over its use.

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The US Supreme Court has allowed for continued access to Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortions as well as to treat miscarriages.
00:59 - 01:48 (00:49)
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US Supreme Court
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The US Supreme Court has allowed for continued access to Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortions as well as to treat miscarriages. While the ruling could face further challenges, the drug will remain available for now.

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Abortion Law Expert Discusses Abortion Pills and Safety Concerns
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Mary Fiorito, an expert in abortion law, expresses concern about the safety of mifepristone, an FDA-approved drug for abortion, as patients can order it online and take abortion pills without seeing a doctor or nurse.
01:48 - 04:07 (02:18)
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Mifepristone
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Mary Fiorito, an expert in abortion law, expresses concern about the safety of mifepristone, an FDA-approved drug for abortion, as patients can order it online and take abortion pills without seeing a doctor or nurse. However, clinicians argue that following the guidelines for pill-induced abortions is still far less risky than a full-term pregnancy.

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Abortion Law Expert Discusses Abortion Pills and Safety Concerns
Episode
Supreme Court on Mifepristone, Evacuating Sudan, Ukraine Latest
Podcast
Up First