A new study shows a possible new abortion drug to replace mifepristone. But will these results increase abortion access—or restrict women's reproductive health options down the line?

Of the 133 participants, 129 (97%) who received oral ulipristal acetate 60 mg followed 24 hours later by buccal misoprostol 800 μg had their pregnancy terminated, reported Manuel Bousiéguez ...

The study’s authors found that a 60-mg ulipristal dose followed by 800 micrograms of buccal misoprostol led to a terminated pregnancy in 97% of the 133 participants. No serious adverse events ...

Summary: Compared with vaginal misoprostol, administration of misoprostol by the buccal or sublingual route increases uterine tachysystole. Our search identified three systematic reviews ...

Sixty-six participants were divided into two groups: half received 60 milligrams of oral ulipristal followed by 800 micrograms of buccal misoprostol, while the other half received 90 milligrams of ...

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and vaginal misoprostol were more effective than oxytocin in bringing about vaginal delivery within 24 hours but were associated with more uterine hyperstimulation.