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Frogichik

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Demsome, I belive it is the morning after pill and also called "the abortion pill". If you do a google search I'm sure you'll find the exact information.

Fan3

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
abortion pill. (new to US France invent it I think) or the day after pill.

Gina8642

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I already posted this somewhere else but RU-486 and the morning after pill are two different things.

RU-486 is taken orally. It causes a woman to abort. It is another option for women aside from the D&C or what ever other physical options used for abortions. It is taken after a woman knows she has conceived. I believe it can be taken during the first three months or so of pregnancy. It is not pharmacologically the same drug as the pill used for contraception.

The morning after pill is taken within a day or two of having sex. The woman taking it does not know if she has conceived. It is generally prescribed for women who have been raped or have made a contraception mistake. It is actually a strong dose, or specially timed dose of the pill. Pharmacologically the same drug.

An OB-GYN can probably explain better than I.

Denecee

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Question: Who won the 2nd HOH competition for final HOH? I have looked & looked, but cannot find confirmation that Jun won, did she?

Crossfire

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That is my understanding, yes Jun won.

Denecee

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Cross

Hotrocks

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Does anyone know if Donnie has any type of site - it would be nice to see what he's thinking so close to the end

Cliotheleo

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL! For a minute there I thought you meant "sight" like in "vision" ........... I'm sitting here thinking, well, he's a wide receiver, I imagine he can see pretty well! LOL! Text description

Sanfranjoshfan

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In that interesting spelling/cognitive paragraph that Gidget posted earlier, I see why I stumbled when reading one of the first words....it was misspelled! No, not misspelled because of the transposition of letters like all the rest were misspelled....but the *misspelling was misspelled*! LOL

"The paomnnehil pweor of the hmuan mnid. Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer "

I had to look several times before I realized that "paomnnehil" was supposed to be "phenomenal". The problem was that there is no "i" in phenomenal!

Crossfire

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It is an aznimag thing. I'm not vrey good at bieng raodnm, so I wrote a pgrroam taht smarbecls words, and for the msot part, it is just as dseeirbcd. Some less used wodrs are hrad to make out, but msot coommn wrdos are rlessabeemd with rlievtae esae. Hmauns are cool.:)

Cricket

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFL, Crossfire.

Kalekona

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.ru486.com/topics/articles/article_73.asp


RU486
RU486 is Mifeprex (Mifepristone), The Abortion Pill

Mifeprex is the brand name of mifepristone in the U.S., and is sometimes referred to as non-surgical abortion, medical abortion, or RU486. Non-surgical abortions using RU486 are performed in the first 63 days of the first trimester. Non-surgical abortion is usually in pill form (Mifeprex or RU486), and sometimes by injection or in liquid form (methotrexate). If you call a clinic seeking a non-surgical abortion, make sure you know which version you will be receiving. The side effects and the costs can vary between Mifeprex (RU486) and methotrexate. Mifeprex (RU486) is approved by the FDA for non-surgical abortion.

The most common non-surgical abortion is performed with Mifeprex or RU486. For more detailed information on Mifeprex, please visit www.mifeprex.com. Mifeprex is provided through a doctor’s office or clinic. Many women choose Mifeprex to avoid surgery. Others feel that Mifeprex is more private because they can end their pregnancy at home. Some feel that it is more natural than a surgical abortion. Non-surgical abortion with Mifeprex will stop your pregnancy from growing and vaginal suppositories will help expel your pregnancy. Because there is a chance of failure with Mifeprex, you must be willing to have a surgical abortion if the procedure fails. In addition, you must be able to commit to two or more visits to the clinic.

Commonly Asked Questions about Mifeprex

How does Mifeprex work?
Mifeprex blocks a hormone needed for your pregnancy to continue. When used together with another medicine called misoprostol, Mifeprex ends your pregnancy.

How effective is Mifeprex?
Mifeprex followed by the vaginal insertions is approximately 95-97% effective.

How can I get Mifeprex?
You can get Mifeprex from a clinic or certain doctor’s offices. Because it can be used only during early stages of pregnancy, you must come in for your appointment before you are 63 days from the day your last period began. The earlier you call the better.

What are the advantages of Mifeprex?
Because Mifeprex comes in pill form and is taken by mouth, you can usually avoid surgery. Also, because it works very early in your pregnancy, Mifeprex allows you to take early action to end your pregnancy. Many women feel that Mifeprex is private and more natural.

What are the side effects of Mifeprex?
Bleeding and cramping are a normal part of the process. The bleeding can be heavier than a normal period. Bleeding and spotting usually lasts from 9-16 days. In some cases, women may have severe bleeding and then would need to contact the clinic or their doctor immediately. Your provider will instruct you on how to handle any pain, nausea, headache, vomiting, or diarrhea that could also occur with the use of Mifeprex.

How safe is Mifeprex?
The FDA, which has tested it for both safety and effectiveness, has approved Mifeprex. In the past decade, over 1 million women worldwide have safely used RU486 to end their pregnancies. It is now approved for use in more than 29 countries, including the U.S. and most European countries. Mifeprex has been chosen by nearly 200,00 women in the U.S.

Gidget

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Snafarnsohjfan. I knew something about that word was bothering me. I wonder if it was misspelled on purpose to see if anyone noticed.

Cross... get a life. Seriously, I am just jealous that you can write programs.

Crossfire

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hehehe, guilty as charged. :)

I have to admit I did feel a little bit like a dweeb when I was done.

It was like "Ok, this is neat, now what am I going to do with it?"

I can't admit to anyone that while reading a website about a reality program, I was inspired to make a small program to scramble words.

Fortunately, it is a neat theory, and it does seem to be true. It is an interesting piece of trivia at worse. :)

Jen

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When is part 3 of HOH?

Is there really an eviction tomorrow night? I only heard Julie say stay tuned next Wednesday for the show, not for an eviction. Have we had confirmation that someone is being voted out tomorrow?

Lostintheglades

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
lmao Cross...you type just like me...

Wendo

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jen, part 3 will likely be tomorrow during the live show if it follows how it was done in the past.

It seems pretty likely that there will be an eviction tomorrow night. However, I'm sure we'll no for sure after tonight's show.

Justareader

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
anyone know if they solved the riddle yesterday and/or the answer?

Ezgoing

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What will tonight's show cover? Lost track of what's been aired already and not feeling up to hunting for it. Thanks for letting me enjoy a lazy day but still stay fully informed :).

Avrey258

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ez,
We (tv viewers at least) were left hanging with Robert, Jun and Ali on top of the house last Wednesday. So we have that. We have Robert winning America's Choice. Part two of the HOH comp and the daily riddles. With all that there may not be time for a Jun/Ali montage, which I am hoping for. Oh, I forgot about the tiles they made and the mime. That's a lot for one show.

Beruthiel

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Justa, in the live feed posts lateish last night Ali said something like "Eff it", and more, regarding the riddle so I don't think they got it.

Naja

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, they left off at Live HoH comp part 1 where they were standing on the little houses holding their keys being pelted by hard snow. So, I think tonight will be the winner of part 1, they will show the part 2 HoH comp, and the mime luxury movie comp.

Sunshyne4u

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 12:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
THX to Kalekona for the RU486 description...this is the description of the MORNING AFTER PILL


Emergency contraception:


WHAT IS IT??

Emergency contraception (also known as the morning-after pill) is a high dosage of the birth control pill. It is recommended to be used after sexual intercourse, over a period of 72 hours, to achieve the goal of preventing or ending pregnancy. There are three different ways birth control pills are currently being promoted for this use: progesterone alone, estrogen alone, or both of these artificial steroids together.

These are the same steroids found in the typical birth control pill.
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RU486 is used for pregnancies MUCH further along and is a pretty harsh drug.

Ezgoing

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 03:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Avrey, thanks so much! Does seem like a lot to cover but I'm hoping there will be some interesting and revealing DRs.

Foreverfan

Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Is tonight the final night for BB??