Oral versus vaginal misoprostol for induction of labor: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Article Abstract:

A vaginal suppository containing misoprostol is more effective than oral misoprostol in inducing labor, according to a study of 126 pregnant women. However, vaginal misoprostol can adversely affect the uterus.

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A comparison of various routes and dosages of misoprostol for cervical ripening and the induction of labor

Article Abstract:

A vaginal suppository containing misoprostol is more effective than oral misoprostol in inducing labor, according to a study of 330 pregnant women. However, vaginal misoprostol can adversely affect the uterus.

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Vaginally administered misoprostol for outpatient cervical ripening in pregnancies complicated by diabetes mellitus

Article Abstract:

A vaginal suppository containing misoprostol does not appear to be effective in inducing labor in women with gestational diabetes who are beyond term. This treatment was compared to a placebo on an outpatient basis in a study of 120 women.

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