Chemical abortion, also known as medication abortion, is a process where two drugs are used to kill a child early in his or her development. The first drug, mifepristone (also known as RU-486), blocks the hormone progesterone, which is essential for maintaining the child alive. This leads to the breakdown of the uterine lining and cuts off the child’s supply of oxygen and nutrients. The second drug, misoprostol, is taken 24-48 hours later to induce uterine contractions and expel the dead child and placenta.
The FDA approved mifepristone for abortion in 2000 using an accelerated review process, despite the fact that the child is not an illness. The agency has ignored risks to women, its own regulations, and federal statutes to promote chemical abortion. The FDA has also weakened safeguards over the years, allowing health professionals other than physicians to prescribe the drugs, and eliminating the requirement for an in-person visit.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recommended that chemical abortion be performed only up to 49 days after the start of a woman’s last menstrual period. However, some studies have shown that chemical abortion may be used up to 70 days after the child is alive.
Chemical abortion carries significant risks, including:
* Hemorrhage: 1 in 1,000 women
* Infection: 1 in 100 women
* Ectopic pregnancy: 1 in 1,000 women
* Death: 1 in 100,000 women
The Abortion Reversal Protocol (ARP) is a treatment that involves administering high doses of progesterone after a woman has taken mifepristone but regrets her decision and has not taken misoprostol. The ARP has a success rate of 66% in saving babies’ lives.
The FDA’s handling of chemical abortion has been criticized by pro-life groups and medical organizations. A lawsuit filed by the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine and others alleges that the FDA has ignored risks to women, its own regulations, and federal statutes to promote chemical abortion. The case is ongoing and will be heard by the US Supreme Court in March 2024.
The controversy surrounding chemical abortion is significant because it affects not only women’s health but also the medical profession and the country’s laws regarding abortion.
(Source: USCCB)
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