New Research Finds Potential Alternative to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Published On Jan 23, 2025, 1:00 PM

A recent study published in NEJM Evidence indicates that ulipristal acetate, the active ingredient in the morning-after pill Ella, can be an effective substitute for mifepristone in medication abortions. The study involved administering a higher dose of ulipristal to 133 women, who achieved a 97% success rate in terminating pregnancies without serious complications. This new finding may further complicate the already polarized political landscape surrounding reproductive rights, especially as ulipristal is also a key ingredient in emergency contraception.