Initiation of labor with a moderately favorable cervix: a comparison between prostaglandin E2 gel and oxytocin
- 1 November 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 30 (3) , 225-229
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(89)90406-2
Abstract
This study compares prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) gel and oxytocin for the initiation of labor in term pregnancies with a moderately favorable cervix (Bishop score 5–8). Compared with a matched group, 48 cases treated with PGE2 gel (2.5 mg intravaginally) required significantly less or no oxytocin, had shorter first stages of active labor, and had no increased risk of uterine hyperstimulation or cesarean section. Initiation of labor with low dose PGE2 when the cervix is moderately favorable is less labor intensive and meets with more patient satisfaction.Keywords
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