Vaginal prostaglandin (PGE2 and PGF2a) for induction of labour at term.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prostaglandins have been used for induction of labour since the 1960s. This is one of a series of reviews evaluating methods of induction of labour. This review focuses on prostaglandins given per vaginam, evaluating these in comparison with placebo (or expectant management) and with each other; prostaglandins (PGE2 and PGF2a); different formulations (gels, tablets, pessaries) and doses.

Objectives

To determine the effects of vaginal prostaglandins E2 and F2a for third trimester cervical ripening or induction of labour in comparison with placebo/no treatment or other vaginal prostaglandins (except misoprostol).

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group's Trials Register (1 March 2014) and bibliographies of relevant papers.

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SUBMITTER: Thomas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7138281 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature