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Study Reveals Mifepristone Side Effects Exceed FDA Estimates

5/24/2025

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A new analysis uncovers that mifepristone, the abortion pill, could lead to serious side effects in more than 10% of users—far exceeding the FDA's estimate of under 0.5%. This alarming finding underscores the urgency to safeguard Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) options, especially as legal battles unfold in New York and California.

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A new analysis uncovers that mifepristone, the abortion pill, could lead to serious side effects in more than 10% of users—far exceeding the FDA's estimate of under 0.5%. This alarming finding underscores the urgency to safeguard Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) options, especially as legal battles unfold in New York and California.