Study shows early medication abortion is safe and effective for women

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that medication abortions can be safely performed before the sixth week of pregnancy, challenging the current practice of waiting for ultrasound confirmation. The research involved over 1,500 women across nine countries. Participants were divided into two groups: one received early abortions and the other waited for confirmation of an intrauterine pregnancy. Both groups had high success rates, with over 95% achieving complete abortions. The early group reported less pain and bleeding. The study aims to improve abortion methods and explore new contraceptive options using mifepristone. Researchers emphasize the importance of their findings in the context of varying abortion laws worldwide.