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THE USE OF PROSTAGLANDIN E 2 FOR THERAPEUTIC ABORTION
Author(s) -
Karim S. M. M.,
Filshie G. M.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1972.tb15740.x
Subject(s) - therapeutic abortion , medicine , abortion , adverse effect , pregnancy , prostaglandin , obstetrics , endocrine system , prostaglandin e , hormone , gynecology , biology , genetics
Summary Prostaglandin E 2 was infused in 139 women recommended for therapeutic trmination of pregnancy. Abortion occurred in 130 women and was complete in 105. Uterine activity was measured in 67 patients before, during and after prostagiandin infusion. In selected cases haematological, biochemical, hormonal and renal function studies were performed. No serious adverse effects were noted.