Why the study?
Does prostaglandin administration (PGF2alpha or PGE2) effectively and safely induce midtrimester abortion in pregnant women?
Population
424 pregnant women seeking termination of 2nd trimester pregnancy
Comparison
PGF2alpha or PGE2 administration via… vs Different prostaglandin types, doses, routes of…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
24-48 hours after abortion
Authors
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Supports intraamniotic prostaglandins for midtrimester abortion; leaves open safety confirmation in randomized trials.
Does prostaglandin administration (PGF2alpha or PGE2) effectively and safely induce midtrimester abortion in pregnant women?
Intraamniotic administration of PGF2a or PGE2, particularly when supplemented with oxytocin, is highly effective for inducing midtrimester abortion with a short induction-abortion interval.
Kajanoja et al. (1974) studied this question.
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