How Pills Are Absorbed in Your Body

Ever wondered what happens after you swallow a pill? How does it travel through your body and work its magic? Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating process.

Script: When you take a pill, the journey begins as it travels down your esophagus, reaching your stomach. In the stomach, the pill starts to dissolve in the acidic environment. This stomach acid breaks down the pill into smaller particles, making the active ingredients available for absorption. From here, the partially dissolved pill moves into the small intestine.

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Disclaimer:
“This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a doctor or qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance and recommendations.”

Medical abortions, or abortion pills, now account for more than half of abortions in the U.S. Following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade – the 1973 court case that established a woman’s the right to choose an abortion – attention has turned to abortion pills.

I explain how misoprostol and mifepristone work together to terminate a pregnancy, as well as the potential side effects of a medical abortion.

0:00 Pill-based abortions are more popular than ever
0:29 What are abortion pills?
1:23 How do abortion pills work?
2:19 How effective are medical abortions?
2:38 Are there any side effects or risks?
3:56 What happens to pill-based abortions now that Roe v Wade has been overturned?

I’m Daniela Hernandez, a health and science reporter for WSJ, and on this channel I’ll be covering a variety of subjects from neuroscience to the science of food and public health. If you’re interested in science and health and how cutting edge research impacts our lives, don’t forget to subscribe.

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