Who Controls Mifepristone? The Politics Blocking a New Era of Contraception

Who Controls Mifepristone? The Politics Blocking a New Era of Contraception

Mifepristone "works against endometriosis. It works against myoma [fibroids]. We are now involved in a study group that looks at whether it can prevent breast cancer,” says pioneering reproductive-health advocate Dr. Rebecca Gomperts. “It has so many potential uses, and it hasn’t been [developed]. “If we as women don’t make sure that it becomes available to meet our needs … then it won’t happen.” This is the final installment of a new series, “T…