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Induction of labor by oral prostaglandin E 2 in protracted pregnancy
Author(s) -
Ismail A.A.A.,
ElDin Khowesah M. Mohie,
Shaala S.A.,
Anwar M.Y.,
Darwish E.A.,
Haiba N.A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(89)90357-3
Subject(s) - medicine , oxytocin , labor induction , induction of labor , pregnancy , apgar score , prostaglandin e2 , prostaglandin f , prostaglandin , obstetrics , fetus , biology , genetics
Induction of labor was performed in 20 pregnant females with postmaturity (> 294 days) using either oral PGE 2 tablets (0.5 mg) or i.v. oxytocin drip (each group n = 10). The induction‐establishment interval was significantly shorter in the oxytocin group (P < 0.005). Moreover, the uterine activity (in Alexandria units) at 3 h post‐induction and at the end of the first stage of labor, was significantly higher with i.v. oxytocin (P < 0.005). However, the induction‐delivery interval did not differ in both groups. All cases delivered spontaneously with a satisfactory Apgar score.