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UHS Remains Undecided On Abortion Pill

FDA last month approved RU-486 for use in U.S.

Steinberg said she is worried that the upcoming elections could endanger women's access to abortion.

"Any decision regarding abortion becomes politicized. With the upcoming elections, the right to a safe and legal abortion, surgical or otherwise, is in danger," Steinberg said.

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According to the FDA, the major side effects of RU-486 treatment are cramping and bleeding. The FDA website said these side effects indicate the treatment is working, although in 1 out of 100 women, surgery is required because of heavy bleeding.

Some women also experience headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, and in five percent of cases, the abortion is incomplete and requires surgery.

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