How mifepristone work?

Mifepristone is a medication that works by blocking the hormone progesterone, which is essential for the continuation of a pregnancy. By inhibiting progesterone, mifepristone causes the lining of the uterus to break down, leading to the detachment of the embryo. This is typically followed by the administration of another medication, misoprostol, which induces contractions to expel the pregnancy. Together, these medications are commonly used in medical abortion procedures.