Mifepristone offers American women another choice for abortion.
Medical abortion is totally non-invasive, meaning there's no surgery. Like everything in life, there are some down sides. While it will make abortion easier and more available for a lot of women, mifepristone doesn't get rid of all of the discomfort that can go along with an abortion. Like a miscarriage, it can cause nausea, vomiting, bleeding, and heavy cramping. Rarely, the pills won't work, and a surgical abortion will be necessary.