Title RU 486 : misconceptions, myths and morals / by Renate Klein, Janice G. Raymond, Lynette J. Dumble

Published North Melbourne, Vic. : Spinifex Press, 1991 North Melbourne : Spinifex Press ; Cambridge : Institute on Women and Technology, [1991] ©1991

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ADPML SPDU	363.46 Kle/Rmm		LIB USE ONLY
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Description 151 pages ; 20 cm Contents 1. The history of RU 486 -- 2. Claims for RU 486/PG abortion -- 3. Ehast is RU 486 and how does it work? -- 4. The role of prostaglandins: known and unknown dangers Summary Annotation. A lecturer in women's studies, an ethicist and a medical research scientist look at the facts behind the abortion pill RU 486. Its social, political and ethical implications are discussed along with its adverse effects on health and possible alternatives to its use. Includes a substantial bibliography Analysis Abortion Contraception, Postcoital Contraceptives, Postcoital History Key item Mifepristone Prostaglandins RU 486 Women Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-151) Subject Abortifacients. Abortion -- Social aspects. Abortion. Mifepristone -- Social aspects. Mifepristone. Prostaglandins. Abortion, Induced -- methods. Ethics, Medical. Family Planning Services. Mifepristone. Prostaglandins, Synthetic. Women's Health. Author Dumble, Lynette J., author Raymond, Janice G., author LC no. 55005901 ISBN 1875559019 9781875559015

Other Titles RU486 : misconceptions, myths and morals Misconceptions, myths and morals

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