What You Need to Know About RU-486 /
Molly M. Ginty.
- Ms., 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 66. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: What You Need to Know About RU-486, Feb./March 2001; pp. 72-79.
"Mifepristone (aka RU-486, aka the 'abortion pill') is like no other medication on the market today....The secrecy that surrounds mifepristone may frustrate its many supporters, but it illustrates a crucial point: the decision to take mifepristone--like the decision to try any method of abortion--is as fiercely political as it is personal." (MS.) This article is a comprehensive examination of RU-486, including its history, how it works, and the swirl of controversy surrounding its market release in the US.