J Owen1, J C Hauth. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233-7333, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol for mid-trimester pregnancy termination. METHODS: This randomized trial compared misoprostol, 200 microg per vaginum q 12 h to a protocol of concentrated oxytocin plus low-dose vaginal prostaglandin E2 suppositories (10 mg q 6 h). Success was defined as an induction-to-delivery interval < or =24 h. RESULTS: Interim analysis of the first 30 (15-misoprostol, 15-concentrated oxytocin) women demonstrated that the 2 groups were similar with regard to indication for delivery, gestational age, and demographic characteristics. Misoprostol was associated with a lower success rate (67 vs. 87%, P = .2), a longer induction-delivery interval (22 h vs. 18 h, P = .09), a higher rate of retained placenta requiring curettage (27 vs. 13%, P = .65), and a higher live birth rate (50 vs. 0%, P = .006). CONCLUSIONS: Compared to a regimen of concentrated oxytocin plus low-dose prostaglandin E2, misoprostol administered as vaginal tablets in a dose of 200 microg q 12 h is not satisfactory for mid-trimester pregnancy termination in an unselected population.
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OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol for mid-trimester pregnancy termination. METHODS: This randomized trial compared misoprostol, 200 microg per vaginum q 12 h to a protocol of concentrated oxytocin plus low-dose vaginal prostaglandin E2 suppositories (10 mg q 6 h). Success was defined as an induction-to-delivery interval < or =24 h. RESULTS: Interim analysis of the first 30 (15-misoprostol, 15-concentrated oxytocin) women demonstrated that the 2 groups were similar with regard to indication for delivery, gestational age, and demographic characteristics. Misoprostol was associated with a lower success rate (67 vs. 87%, P = .2), a longer induction-delivery interval (22 h vs. 18 h, P = .09), a higher rate of retained placenta requiring curettage (27 vs. 13%, P = .65), and a higher live birth rate (50 vs. 0%, P = .006). CONCLUSIONS: Compared to a regimen of concentrated oxytocin plus low-dose prostaglandin E2, misoprostol administered as vaginal tablets in a dose of 200 microg q 12 h is not satisfactory for mid-trimester pregnancy termination in an unselected population.
Authors: Marike Lemmers; Marianne Ac Verschoor; Bobae Veronica Kim; Martha Hickey; Juan C Vazquez; Ben Willem J Mol; James P Neilson Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2019-06-17
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