Reversible abortions? After long debate, the Kansas House of Representatives allowed a bill to pass its first round on Monday that would require health care professionals to inform women about the option to reverse an abortion. To induce a medical, or non-surgical abortion, two pills are required to be taken in sequence. The first is Mifepristone or RU486, and the second is called Misoprostol. Proponents say a reversal can be done by administering a large dose of progesterone, a female hormone blocked by the first pill. 

The bill would require health care professionals to notify patients that a doctor can intervene and halt an abortion before the second pill is ingested. The law would require all facilities administering a medical abortion to post a sign on their premises notifying patients, and those who fail to comply would be subject to a $10,000 fine.

If a medical abortion is done without notifying the patient of the reversal option, they could be sued for damages by the woman or the father of the unborn child. Kansas Rep. John Eplee says this is a pro-women's bill giving women an option. Opponents claim it is not backed by science, and it's also not FDA approved. To track Bill 2274, go to THIS page.