title: [Therapeutic induction of abortion in the 1st and 2nd trimesters with intramuscular 15-methyl-prostaglandin F2 alpha].
abstract: The effectiveness of intramuscular 15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha (15-methyl-PGF2alpha) application for therapeutic abortion was studied in 16 women during the first and second trimester (12 to 17 weeks) of pregnancy. 250 microgram 15-methyl-PGF2alpha were administered initial and at intervals of 2 hours. Of the 16 subjects, 2 aborted completely, 13 aborted incompletely and 1 failed to abort. The mean abortion time for the 15 successful abortions was 11,25 hours and the mean 15-methyl-PGF2alpha dosage 1,35 mgs. Vomiting and diarrhea were the most prevalent side effects occurring in 12 of 16 patients. No serious complications occurred. In 9 women between 7 to 13 weeks of pregnancy a single intramuscular injection of 250 microgram 15-methyl-PGF2alpha was administered 11 to 13 hours prior to vacuum aspiration. All subjects had a gradual softening and dilatation of the cervix (5 to 8 mm). In 7 of 9 patients occurring gastro-intestinal side effects. Acute ascension was observed in 2 women after vacuum aspiration. All subjects had a gradual softning and dilatation of the cervix (5 to 8 mm). In 7 of 9 patients occurring gastro-intestinal side effects. Acute ascension was observed in 2 women after vacuum aspiration. Intramuscular administration of 15-methyl-PGF2alpha appears to be an effective abortifacient. Gastro-intestinal side effects can be reduced by antiemetic and antidiarrheal agents or lowering the initial dose of 15-methyl-PGF2alpha.
mesh_terms: D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009325:Nausea / Q000139:chemically induced; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D014619:Vacuum Curettage / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic
vernacular_title: Therapeutische Abortusinduktion im I. und II. Trimenon mit 15-Methyl-Prostaglandin F2alpha intramuskulär.