Judge allows abortion pill to continue being mailed for now
U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials' request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.
Apr 9, 2026
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Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure: Medical Abortion
Medical news and research articles
Making the case for over-the-counter abortion pills: Study finds most people can accurately self-screen
Currently, in U.S. states where abortion remains legal, women have to visit specialized clinics to access in-person medication abortion, as drugs like mifepristone and misoprostol are not available over-the-counter (OTC). ...
Q&A: How the Dobbs decision and abortion restrictions have changed where medical students apply to residency programs
In the three-and-a-half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the fragmented state of abortion access has put medical professionals ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026
January would have marked the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide—that is, until 2022, when the court overturned it. Since then, abortion has been banned in ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Study finds FDA used evidence, not politics, in abortion pill decisions
The abortion pill mifepristone has long been at the center of heated political discussions.
Jan 13, 2026
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After Dobbs, Illinois abortion clinics saw surge in out-of-state patients
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, two large Illinois abortion providers saw a 35% increase in abortions, driven by out-of-state patients who lived where abortion care ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Early medical abortion at home up to 12 weeks found to be safe, effective, comparable to hospital care
Early medical abortion at home up to 12 weeks of pregnancy is safe, effective, and comparable to hospital care, finds a five-year review of cases in Scotland, where this timeframe is legally permitted. The review was published ...
Oct 2, 2025
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FDA reviewing safety of abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions for 25 years, amid a push from conservative state attorneys general and anti-abortion groups.
Sep 29, 2025
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General practice nurses could be key to better contraception and abortion care
A significant opportunity to increase women's access to the most effective form of contraception and abortion care is being missed in Australia, according to new research from Monash University's SPHERE Center of Research ...
Jun 19, 2025
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4 states ask FDA to lift rules on abortion pill mifepristone
Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions.
Jun 6, 2025
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