The goal of this study was to determine if ulipristal acetate and misoprostol could provide a safe and effective alternative ...

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An emergency contraception (morning-after) pill called Ella could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions ...

In the study, 133 women who were up to nine weeks’ pregnant took a 60 milligram dose of ulipristal acetate, the active ...

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The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Jan. 23, found that ulipristal acetate is an “effective” drug for causing an abortion. This drug is the active ingredient in ...