Is priming an unripe cervix with PGF2 alpha effective?
A report is given about induction of labour in 1050 women using different methods to improve cervical condition before induction in 151 women. Administration of oestradiol intramuscularly had a better effect than the locally administered PGF2 alpha.
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D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000187:drug effects*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D015237:Dinoprost; D004958:Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects
D011460:Prostaglandins F; D004958:Estradiol; D010121:Oxytocin; D015237:Dinoprost