70% of Americans Favor Medical Oversight for Abortion Pills

A new poll shows that 70% of Americans want more medical oversight for abortion pills like mifepristone. This survey, conducted by CRC Research for The 85 Fund, reveals strong support for requiring in-person medical evaluations before and after taking the abortion pill. Interestingly, this sentiment crosses political lines with 72% of Republicans, 68% of Independents, and 63% of Democrats backing in-person doctor visits to obtain the pills. Concerns about safety are growing, especially after a study from the Ethics and Public Policy Center found that nearly 11% of women experienced serious side effects within 40 days of taking the pill. This rate is significantly higher than the FDA's reported 0.5%. As the FDA makes abortion pills more accessible, pro-life advocates argue that basic medical standards should apply, calling for a return to stricter regulations. Senator Josh Hawley has even proposed a bill to ban the abortion pill altogether. The bottom line is that these findings highlight a significant demand for medical safety in abortion practices, affecting the health and choices of women across the country.