AdvertisementBeyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristoneUpdated March 26, 2024Becky SullivanSelena Simmons-DuffinfacebookEmailSince it was first approved for use in 2000, mifepristone has been used by millions of women to provide abortions and manage miscarriages. (Gracey Zhang for NPR)This article was originally published on May 17, 2023.