Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Ahmed H Elsayad
Egypt
Research Article
Low Doses of Vaginal Misoprostol versus Dinoprostone for Induction of Labor in Uncomplicated Term Pregnancy
Author(s): Hend S Saleh, Ahmed H Elsayad, Eman M Mahfouz and Walid A AbdelsalamHend S Saleh, Ahmed H Elsayad, Eman M Mahfouz and Walid A Abdelsalam
Background: Prospective cohort observational study to compare the efficacy low doses (25 micrograms misoprostol) tablet with dinoprostone gel (1 mg) introduced vaginally in term pregnancy for induction of labor as regard maternal and fetal outcome.
Methods: Three hundred pregnant women in full term (40-41 weeks) pregnancy were assigned for induction of labor either intravaginal misoprostol tablet or dinoprostone gel. They were divided into 2 groups (A, B). Group A (150 ladies) obtained tablet misoprostol 25 micrograms vaginally 4 hourly and Group B (150 ladies) received dinoprostone gel 1 mg vaginally every 6 hourly, both medications were not to be repeated more than 3 doses. Outcomes were: expression of time interval of induction of labor, augmentation requirement, operative and instrumental rate, expenditure efficiency and neonatal outcome... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000457