The function of RU 486 / mifepristone / mifeprex is to cause an early, chemical abortion, termed a 'medical' or 'medication' abortion.

Several documented deaths of women who were aborting with RU 486 have occurred.

Infection is another adverse effect of medication abortions.

Ella, while marketed as a contraceptive, is in the same family as RU 486 / mifepristone, and acts as an abortifacient (causes an early abortion).

TeleMed Abortions are being marketed in Iowa by Planned Parenthood. A woman consults briefly over internet with a physician [sic] and then given these very potent pills. There is no examination, no verification of the woman's health -- no physician oversight whatsoever. This is a very dangerous development and all pregnant women need to be protected from such shoddy medical practice.