Complementary approaches to abortion
Many natural products are used all over the world, especially where access to abortion is prohibited or difficult, to terminate pregnancies. None of these products has really been the subject of scientific studies to prove its effectiveness and safety. THE’poisoning or the serious side effects associated with the use of these unlicensed abortion substances are frequent and potentially serious. |
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A recent study20 listed 577 species of plants belonging to 122 families, traditionally used to “regulate fertility” in women. Among these plants, 298 have abortive properties (42%), 188 contraceptive effects (31%), 149 are emmenagogues (24%), that is, they stimulate blood flow in the pelvic region and uterus and influence menstruation, and 17 are considered sterilizing. Some of these plants are undoubtedly effective, but their use has not been the subject of large-scale scientific studies.