title: The systemic absorption from the vagina of prostaglandin E2 administered for the induction of labour.
abstract: The absorption rates of PGE2 released from tablets, gel and pessary bases inserted into the vagina for the induction of labour in a total of 27 patients have been measured by means of serial plasma 15-keto-PGE2 levels. The results are discussed with a view to obtaining both the optimum dose of PGE2 and vehicle of release.
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014621:Vagina / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D011458:Prostaglandins E