Kansas Hits Pause On Abortion Pill Ban

More deets on this decision and how it will impact activist groups and a surprising number of women (across the demographic spectrum) throughout the state . . . Here are the basics . . .

Proponents of the law say that the effects of mifepristone, which works by blocking the essential pregnancy hormone progesterone, can sometimes be reversed after the drug is taken if doctors give a patient large doses of progesterone. They point to a few studies indicating the treatment can work. But mainstream medical groups say those studies are flawed, and point to others showing the treatment can be dangerous.

“This development offers our providers temporary relief from a new law that would force them to lie to patients with dangerous and misleading information,” Emily Wales, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said in a news release.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kobach and Kansas clinics agree to delay enforcement of 'abortion pill reversal' law

The deal means the controversial new law won't take immediate effect in Kansas.

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