Support WBURBeyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristonePlay03:56Download AudioBecky SullivanSelena Simmons-DuffinUpdated March 26, 2024 ShareSince 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.