The first abortion pill was invented by a French pharmaceutical company in 1983 and approved by the French Minister of Health in 1988. Called Generic RU-486, it was later known as Mifepristone and Mifeprex. It was then tested for treatment of endometriosis, types of breast cancer, fibroid tumours and various other diseases. Although the government body was facing pressure from anti-abortion groups, the medicine was bought back to the market after the initially held back. To somewhat appease the international associations against pregnancy termination, the country made sure that nobody outside of France could buy Mifeprex, i.e. Generic RU-486. Since it was made available in the US; the pill has gone through various legislative attacks from pro-life supporters. So, what … Continue reading




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