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Here's how medication abortion works with just one drug

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Misoprostol 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)
Misoprostol 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.

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