“Beyond Abortion: How Mifepristone Restrictions Affect Other Treatments” — what this page in the network covers. For more than 25 years, mifepristone has been approved for abortion in the U.S. But mifepristone and a similar drug have also been proven to treat conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis. As anti-abortion groups lobby to further restrict these drugs, Special correspondent Sarah Varney and producer Rachel Wellford take a look at these treatments. The segment examines the broader impact of abortion drug restrictions on women's health and access to care.
It highlights the stories of patients who rely on these medications for non-abortion purposes and the challenges they face. This report is part of PBS News' series, Beyond Abortion. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking, and live news, plus special coverage. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.