Mifepristone: where do we come from and where are we going?

Irving M Spitz
Contraception · 2010 · vol. 82(5) , pp. 442–452 · doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2009.12.012 · PMID:20933118 · W1745112890
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This review discusses the historical development, current applications, and future research directions for mifepristone, a medication used primarily for medical abortion and Cushing's syndrome.

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Mifepristone Mifepristone Mifepristone Mifepristone Receptors, Progesterone Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal Abortion, Legal Animals Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Contraceptives, Postcoital, Synthetic Contraceptives, Postcoital, Synthetic Contraceptives, Postcoital, Synthetic Contraceptives, Postcoital, Synthetic Female

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