title: Methods of induction of labour.
abstract: Several research groups around the world reported on the use of the drug misoprostol in the medical management of miscarriage, abortion and induction of labour. This review examines the evolution of interest in this drug, with special emphasis on its role in induction of labour.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College Hospital, Obstetric Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: el Refaey
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jauniaux
mesh_terms: D000019:Abortifacient Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D016595:Misoprostol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000019:Abortifacient Agents; D016595:Misoprostol