Whoaaa! Hold on, not so fast. That is my impression. To say that this pill may reduce breast cancer bypasses a lot of other information that isn't so promising for this 'new pill'. Mifepristone is based on the pill RU-486, designed by the Roussel Uclaf company, which has been used to terminate pregnancies. The side-effects are alarming as well. Abdominal pain, uterine cramping, and abnormal bleeding are just a few to name. It has also been said to stop periods which should be another red flag. In extreme cases, in much larger doses, it has lead to the deaths of eight women in the U.S. The FDA's prescribing information also states that there is 'no data on the safety and efficacy of mifepristone in women with chronic medical conditions'. I would encourage them to develop a more natural approach to contraceptives. An approach that would not have these dangerous side-effects. Once again, if more awareness is brought to our natural rhythms and knowledge of our monthly cycles, a solution can be re-discovered that would be more in-tune with our bodies. One that wouldn't cause these abnormal conditions. There are many other natural approaches to birth control as well as ways to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer without having to take pharmaceutical drugs.
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Isn't it just shocking that some people today are struggling to reduce their natural flow/cycle, while others of us are trying to become more in tune with natural cycles and the seasons (environmental and body). I wonder what kind of psychological effect it will have on women...
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