BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24-Medical management of early pregnancy failure with 800 µg of Cytotec (misoprostol) is a safe and effective alternative to vacuum aspiration, researchers reported today. In a ...

Sometimes, a miscarriage doesn’t cause symptoms and might be diagnosed during a routine scan. This is known as a missed miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. After a missed miscarriage, the pregnancy ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In August 2004, Gabriela Flores, a 22-year-old farmworker in Pelion, South Carolina, ...

Misoprostol (Cytotec) is safe and effective for induction of labor, although it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in pregnancy. In August 2000, the manufacturer of ...

The New Republic’s cover headline this month is a topic that pro-choice activists speak about occasionally amongst themselves, but rarely address in public: “The Rise of DIY Abortions.” The reason ...

As with all medications, the cost of misoprostol can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. To find out what ...

Misoprostol is FDA-approved to reduce the risk of gastric stomach ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults. It’s available as the brand-name drug Cytotec. Misoprostol ...

Guyana has made huge progress in reducing maternal deaths. Between 1995 and 2023 maternal mortality fell by 63.8%. That is almost twice the world average over the ...

Misoprostol (brand name Cytotec) is used to prevent stomach ulcers in people who take certain arthritis and pain medicines, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is only available by ...

Pfizer Healthcare Ireland. It is required before any medicine is allowed on the market in Europe. It is designed to assist doctors and pharmacists in prescribing and supplying the product. Reasons for ...