FemTech with Dr. Britt: Mifepristone - Ep.206

FemTech Focus

In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto takes a deep-dive into the topic of Mifepristone - a drug that is used in almost half of US abortions, but is currently at risk of being removed from the US market. We dive into the detail of Mifepristone, finding out exactly where it came from, how it works, and the truth behind the debate on its safety.

Guest bio

Dr. Brittany Barreto is a trailblazer in the field of FemTech, using her scientific background, entrepreneurial spirit, and investment expertise to raise awareness of women’s health issues and showcase the importance of this vital industry.

Dr. Barreto is a proud advocate of FemTech founders and the FemTech Focus podcast is a space for honest and thought-provoking conversations about the past, present, and future of female health. Informative, shocking, and candid, this podcast exposes the truth about the status of female health globally and brings to light the opportunities and current innovations striving to achieve health equality.

FemTech Focus Podcast bio

The FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women’s Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women’s health and wellness.

FemHealth Insights bio

Led by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women’s health market.

Time Stamps

[03:17] Context

[05:29] Abortion in the US

[08:09] How does Mifepristone work?

[10:25] Progesterone

[17:05] Misoprostol

[24:23] What’s it like to have a medication abortion?

[29:00] The history of mifepristone and misoprostol

[32:47] Who should not take mifepristone?

[33:25] FDA approval of mifepristone

[37:15] Side effects of mifepristone

[38:12] Safety of mifepristone

[39:59] Utilization of mifepristone

[42:03] The cost of a medicated abortion

[46:46] The Court debate about mifepristone

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Episode Contributors

Dr Brittany Barreto

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Twitter: @DrBrittB

Instagram: @drbrittanybarreto

Apoorva Sudini

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FemTech Focus Podcast

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FemHealth Insights

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LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights