You may have heard that medication abortion (also known as the “abortion pill”) is under attack. Anti-abortion detractors intentionally release downright false information about mifepristone to cause uncertainty. We know the news surrounding this has been confusing, so we’re here to tell it to you straight.
In November of 2022, anti-abortion organizations and activists filed a politically motivated lawsuit in a Texas federal court against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to roll back its approval of mifepristone, one of two medications most commonly used in medication abortion in the United States.
The consequences of this case are far-reaching and could go as far as removing the availability of mifepristone entirely. As this decision moves through the courts, check out this page for real-time updates.
Let’s be clear, medication abortion is safe! It’s safer than commonplace procedures like removing a person’s wisdom teeth, and safer than common medications like Viagra. Here are some facts:
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Mifepristone is the first of two medications used in a medication abortion.
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More than half of people who have abortions in the United States decide to have a medication abortion which involves using mifepristone.
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Mifepristone has been used by more than five million people since the FDA approved it more than 20 years ago.
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Mifepristone has a safety record of over 99%.
Medication abortion is essential to ensuring that every Ohioan has access to critical health care. As this case poses a huge threat to people’s ability to access abortion services nationwide, know that we are here for you and will continue fighting for the care you deserve – no matter what.
If you have questions or are seeking an abortion, our doors are open. Come see us! Make an appointment for a medication abortion online or call 800-230-7526.
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