About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of Mifepristone in the context of abortion rights in the United States and Europe.

In this episode, Moira walks Adrian through the history of Mifepristone. Developed in France in the 1980s, this medication (which, together with Misoprostol, is used to end pregnancies) has been a flashpoint in Europe and the United States pretty much since it was first created. Today, it is the only way for millions of Americans living in states where abortion is illegal or impossible to get to safely terminate their pregnancies safely. This episode dives into the attack on Mifepristone, the history of medical abortion and what the future might look like.

People in this episode

Host: Moira Donegan

Topics covered

• Mifepristone
• abortion
• medical history
• reproductive rights
• healthcare access

Keywords

• Mifepristone
• abortion
• Misoprostol
• healthcare
• reproductive rights
• medical abortion
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mifepristone, Misoprostol

Places: France, United States

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