Mifepristone as pre-induction cervical ripening agent in term pregnancy

Authors

  • Nikita Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India
  • Seetesh Ghose Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India
  • Setu Rathod Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20192472

Abstract

We hereby report the results of a prospective randomized study where we compared efficacy of mifepristone and prostaglandin (PGE2) gel for pre-induction cervical ripening.

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Published

2019-05-28

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Letter to the Editor