Support WBURHere's how medication abortion works with just one drugPlay04:25Download AudioMara GordonSelena Simmons-DuffinDiane WebberUpdated May 04, 2026 ShareMisoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe and effective when used alone, doctors say. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on May 04, 2026.