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Abortions at Home? With Doctor Supervision, Yes

By Susan Yanow and Kinga Jelinski

February 4, 2009 - 8:00am

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Medication abortion is a safe, straightforward option for ending an early unwanted pregnancy, and could be made more available and less expensive if home use were an option.

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Side Effects: Complications at The New York Times from DIY Abortions

By Debbie Nathan, RH Reality Check

January 13, 2009 - 8:00am

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Researchers say a recent New York Times piece on off-label misoprostol use misses the point, implying that New York City Latinas are seriously endangering their health while ignoring safe use in countries where abortion is illegal.

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Companion Drug to RU-486 Could Be Dangerous If Not Taken Properly

By Alexa Stanard, New Journalist Fellow

June 18, 2008 - 7:00am

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Researchers in Michigan say misoprostol, the drug most commonly used with RU-486 to induce an abortion, may have dangerous consequences if taken vaginally but is completely safe when taken orally.

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RealTime: Pope and Reuters Need A Lesson

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

October 31, 2007 - 7:00am

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Helped along by Reuters, the Pope delivers his error-riddled opinion on pharmacists, the abortion pill, and emergency contraception.


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