[Ethical controversy surrounding RU 486: data and arguments].

Abstract

By RU 486 being synthesized (1980) a pharmacological alternative to surgical methods of abortion has been created. Since 1988 Mifepristone is applied for termination of pregnancies under severe control. Major pros and cons in debates about RU 486 in medical publications are analyzed, their relations to central ethical principles being worked out clearly. As consequences of the analysis of arguments the authors formulate four conditions for the use of Mifepristone as method of abortion which should be considered in further research and practice.