Abortion pill news and latest updates(... continued page 2)

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Japan approves abortion pill for the first time

The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health ministry approved the drug used to terminate early-stage pregnancy.

Apr 29, 2023

0

2

Medications

How Plan B and other generic drugs work to prevent pregnancy

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and the end of constitutional protection for abortion, emergency contraception has become more difficult to obtain and—more than ever—shrouded in misinformation.

Apr 19, 2023

0

2

Health

The abortion pill at the center of a US court battle

The legal battle over an abortion pill that accounts for more than half of the abortions in the United States appears to be headed to the Supreme Court.

Apr 13, 2023

0

13

Health

Wyoming governor signs measure prohibiting abortion pills

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed into law the nation's first explicit ban on abortion pills since they became the predominant choice for abortion in the U.S. in recent years.

Mar 18, 2023

0

8

Health

What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?

Medication abortions in the United States usually involve two different drugs.

Mar 15, 2023

0

3

Health

Medication abortions are under fire: Here's how they work

Medication abortions became the preferred method for ending pregnancy in the U.S. even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. They usually involve taking two prescription medicines days apart—at home or in a clinic.

Mar 15, 2023

0

3

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Walgreens will not sell abortion pills in 20 Republican states

After receiving a warning letter from Republican attorneys general in 20 states, Walgreens said it does not plan to distribute abortion pills in those states—even in the ones where abortion is still legal.

Mar 6, 2023

0

2