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Understanding Mifepristone: Uses and Applications

Mifepristone is a drug used in combination with misoprostol for medication abortion, blocking the hormone progesterone necessary for pregnancy and causing the body to expel the pregnancy. Studies show it is over 99% effective and as safe as a clinic-administered abortion. While the FDA approves its use up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, the World Health Organization suggests it can be used up to 12 weeks. Medication abortion has become more common during the Covid-19 pandemic, and some women in states with abortion restrictions have turned to mail-order pills.

2 years ago•Source: The New York Times

"Breakthrough Drug Delays Menopause Indefinitely, Boosts Longevity"

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2.585 min•2 years ago

"Breakthrough Drug Delays Menopause Indefinitely, Boosts Longevity"

Researchers at Oviva Therapeutics have developed an injection that could potentially delay or prevent the onset of menopause by increasing levels of the anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), which plays a role in ovulation. The drug, currently being tested in rodents, could extend the time to menopause and potentially boost women's longevity. While the treatment shows promise, it may come with a high cost and potential risks, as hormone replacement therapy has been linked to increased health risks. This development comes amid a debate on whether menopause should be viewed as a condition to be treated or a natural part of aging.

via Yahoo Life