abortion

Abortion access

UBC experts on access to abortion

The U.S. Supreme Court appears set to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in the U.S., according to a draft majority opinion leaked to news outlets. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 3, 2022

Analysis showed no increase in abortion-related health complications following the removal of restrictions on mifepristone, which is considered the "gold standard" drug for medical abortion globally.

Prescribing the abortion pill without restrictions is safe and effective: UBC-led study

Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.

Dec 8, 2021

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Easing restrictions on abortion pill greatly improved access to care in Canada

Removing restrictions on how mifepristone—the medical abortion drug—can be prescribed and dispensed in Canada greatly improved access to abortion, especially in rural communities across the country.

Sep 14, 2020

Stark contrast

Stark contrast

Women in rural areas have less access to abortion services than their urban counterparts, says UBC’s Dr. Wendy Norman.

Jul 25, 2013 - by Brian Lin