The Science Behind How Abortion Pills Work
The Science Behind How Abortion Pills Work
Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez took a look at the new attention on abortion pills. She explains how misoprostol and mifepristone work together to terminate a pregnancy, as well as the potential side effects of a medical abortion. Illustration: David Fang
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Daniela Hernandez
Daniela Hernandez extends her health and science reporting to cover a variety of relevant subjects from Covid-19 to climate change.