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Abortion Learning Center

MIFEPRISTONE (mi FE pri stone) is a hormone-like drug. It is used in combination with other medicines to end an early pregnancy (usually during the first 7 weeks). This medicine is only available in a doctor's office, health clinic, or hospital.
Source:GOLD
Progesterone-receptor antagonist; a synthetic derivative of norethindrone.
Source:AHFS
Mifepristone is a pill that can be taken as an alternative to a surgical abortion.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
LEVONORGESTREL IUD (LEE voe nor jes trel) is a contraceptive (birth control) device. It is used to prevent pregnancy and to treat heavy bleeding that occurs during your period. It can be used for up to 5 years.
Source:GOLD
LEVONORGESTREL IUD (LEE voe nor jes trel) is a contraceptive (birth control) device. It is used to prevent pregnancy and to treat heavy bleeding that occurs during your period. It can be used for up to 5 years.
Source:GOLD
Norplant is a long-acting hormone that is inserted under the skin and prevents conception for up to five years. Depo-Provera is also a hormone, but is administered by intramuscular injection and provides protection against pregnancy for three mont...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control that can be used within 3 days of sexual intercourse.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2009
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