The use of prostaglandin gel in obstetrics and gynecology.
The use of prostaglandin gel for therapeutic termination of second trimester pregnancy, the management of intrauterine fetal death, ripening of the cervix and induction of labour is reviewed. For these indications, prostaglandin gel is acceptable to patients, effective, and has low incidence of side effects and complications.
D000019:Abortifacient Agents; D000287:Administration, Topical; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D000019:Abortifacient Agents; D005782:Gels; D011453:Prostaglandins