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The Myths and the Realities RU486: One Year After U.S. Approval.(miferpristone)
Back in September 2000, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the abortion pill RU486, supporters were ecstatic. It was nothing less than a "victory for women and for individual freedom" that could "change the debate about abortion" (Planned Parenthood statement, 9/28/00).
One Seattle family planning clinician actually went so far as to say, "The approval of mifepristone [RU486] hopefully leads the way to a more enlightened and compassionate era in our society" (American Health Consultants "Fax Alert," 9/29/00).
One year later, it seems a good time to ask a few questions. Has RU486 been a "victory for women"? Has it made abortion any ...
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