A prospective, randomized comparison of vaginal misoprostol versus intra-amniotic prostaglandins for midtrimester termination of pregnancy

Article Abstract:

The efficacy and adverse effects of vaginal misoprostol and intra-amniotic PGF(sub 2alpha) for midtrimester abortion is compared. Results conclude that vaginal misoprostol should be the regimen of choice for midtrimester abortion, particularly for multiparous women and women in the early second trimester.

Prostaglandins, Dosage and administration, Abortion

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Retained products of gestation in miscarriage: An evaluation of transvaginal ultrasound criteria for diagnosing an "empty uterus"

Article Abstract:

Clinical outcomes of conservative management versus surgical evacuation of retained products of gestation after misoprostol treatment are compared. It was observed that short-term complication rates of those managed conservatively were higher than surgical evacuation.

Risk factors, Gestational age

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Screening for post-miscarriage psychiatric morbidity

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to evaluate 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) in screening for psychiatric morbidity after miscarriage. GHQ-12 was found as an effective screening tool in detecting psychiatric morbidity after miscarriage.

Psychiatric diagnosis, Morbidity

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