PG E2 gel supplemented with oral PG E2 for induction of labour in high risk pregnancy

Authors

  • NR Doshi Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Universal College of Medical Sciences & Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa
  • D Sah Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Janaki Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Janakpur
  • CR Das Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Nepalgunj Medical College & Teaching Hospital Kohalpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9568

Keywords:

Prostaglandin E2 gel, Oral PGE2, High risk pregnancy, Induction of labour

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The risks to the fetus-infant increase substantively in high risk pregnancies. The efforts are always to ensure a vaginal rather than a caesarian delivery. The present study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of Prostaglandin E2( PGE2) intracervical gel and oral PGE2 in inducing and augmenting labour in such patients.

METHODS: PGE2 intracervical gel was used for induction oflabour in 100 high risk pregnancies. PGE2 gel was supplemented by oral PGE2 afterARM.

RESULTS: PGE2 successfully induced labour in 60% of women while it improved the Bishop's score in the rest of the cases. L.S.C.S. was needed in only 7% of women.

CONCLUSION: Intracervical PGE2 gel application is a safe and efficacious method of inducing labour, which can be augmented with oral PGE2 when needed.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9568

Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol.1 No.04: 22-25

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2014-01-12

How to Cite

Doshi, N., Sah, D., & Das, C. (2014). PG E2 gel supplemented with oral PG E2 for induction of labour in high risk pregnancy. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 1(4), 22–25. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i4.9568

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Vol. 1 No. 4 (2013)

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