Misoprostol administered sublingually at a dose of 12.5 μg versus vaginally at a dose of 25 μg for the induction of full-term labor: a randomized controlled trial

Misoprostol administered sublingually at a dose of 12.5 μg versus vaginally at a dose of 25 μg for the induction of full-term labor: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Labor induction is defined as any procedure that stimulates uterine contractions before labor begins spontaneously. The vaginal and oral routes of administration of misoprostol are those most used for the induction of labor in routine practice, with the recommended dose being 25 ...

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Main Authors: Daniele S. M. B. Gattás, Melania M. R. de Amorim, Francisco E. L. Feitosa, José R. da Silva-Junior, Lívia C. G. Ribeiro, Gustavo F. A. Souza, Alex S. R. Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Administration, sublingual
Clinical trial
Labor, induced
Labor, obstetric
Misoprostol/administration & dosage
Multicenter study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-020-0901-8

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