Posted by
Ikester on Saturday, December 11, 2010 4:41:26 PM
RU-486 is a chemical abortion, performed up to 49 days gestation. It requires at least three (3) visits to the doctor's office or clinic.
The first visit, the woman is given a physical , exam and is administered mifepristone. RU0486 blocks the action of progesterone, the natural hormone vital to maintaining the lining of the uterus. The embryo STARVES as the nutrient lining disintegrates.
At the second visit, 36-48 hours later, the woman is given a dose of artificial prostaglandins, usually misoprostol, which initiate uterine contractions and usually cause the embryo (BABY) to be expelled from the uterus. Most women abort during the four hour waiting period, but about 30% abort as many as five (5) days later --- at home, at work etc.
The third visit, about two weeks later, determines whether the abortion has occurred or if a surgical abortion is necessary to complete the procedure (ie. Kill the Baby).
Source: Pro-Life Action League
According to an article by Dr. J. C. Willke, fifteen (15) women have died so far from taking RU-486. It is A Dangerous Abortion Drug and all women considering using it should check out the consequences before taking it.