Dangers of the Abortion Pill to Mothers

For 25 years, mifepristone—the “abortion pill”—has been legal in the United States. The pill is deadly for the unborn child, of course, but what are its side effects for the mother?

If the drug’s manufacturer is to be believed, along with the U.S. FDA-reported statistics, less than 0.5 percent of women who take it experience severe side effects (Ethics and Public Policy Center, April 28, 2025). But a new study was recently completed analyzing health insurance claims involving 865,727 abortions from 2017 to 2023 in which mifepristone was prescribed—a study almost 28 times larger than the one completed by the manufacturer. The results show that nearly 11 percent of women who take the abortion pill experience severe side effects—22 times more side effects than reported on the drug’s labeling. As one study author noted, “This study is the statistical equivalent of a category 5 hurricane hitting the prevailing narrative of the abortion industry. It reveals, based on real-world data, the shocking number of women who suffer serious medical consequences because of the abortion pill.” These new findings show that the abortion pill presents a significant health risk for the mothers who take it.

When the FDA approved the abortion pill, it was hailed as a low-risk, low-cost alternative to surgical abortion—a quick and easy way to terminate a pregnancy. It was also seen to reduce the guilt associated with ending an unborn life. Yet it appears that mankind’s sins are not so easily swept under the rug. The fact that God created human beings in His very own image (Genesis 1:26) indicates how important human life is to Him! To learn more, read or listen to “What Is the Value of Human Life?”