Fifteen Minutes of Feminism: Mifepristone May Treat Fibroids, Endometriosis and Cancer. Why Is Access Being Obstructed? (with Carrie Baker)

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential uses of Mifepristone beyond abortion and the barriers to accessing it.

Mifepristone, one of the drugs in the two-pill medication abortion regimen approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is an extremely versatile drug. It has the potential to treat a striking range of diseases and conditions—from fibroids, breast cancer, depression, and endometriosis, to autoimmune diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis, according to scientists. Research also suggests that it could help prevent some forms of breast cancer, and it can serve as an ef...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Michele Goodwin

Guest: Carrie Baker

Topics covered

• feminism
• healthcare access
• reproductive rights
• medical research
• women's health

Keywords

• Mifepristone
• fibroids
• endometriosis
• breast cancer
• healthcare access
• reproductive rights
• medical research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food and Drug Administration, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, endometriosis, autoimmune diseases

Products: Mifepristone

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