title: A comparison of four methods of ripening the unfavourable cervix.
abstract: A comparison was made between four methods of ripening the unfavourable cervix (extra-amniotic prostaglandin E2 gel, oral prostaglandin E2, intravaginal prostaglandin E2 and intravenous oxytocin) in a clinical trial involving 60 primigravidae. In all groups there was an improvement in cervical status. This was significantly greater in those patients who received extra-amniotic prostaglandin gel and they also showed significant decreases in the mean induction-delivery interval and in the incidence of Caesarean section.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000187:drug effects*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011897:Random Allocation; D013607:Tablets
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D011458:Prostaglandins E; D013607:Tablets; D010121:Oxytocin