Title: [Maturation of the cervix by prostaglandins before inducing termination of pregnancy in the first trimester (author's transl)]

POPLINE Document Number: 796900

Author(s):

Bourrit B
Raymond L
Wyss R
Beguin F

Source citation:

Journal de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction, 1979;8(6):567-70.

Abstract:

2 ways of administration of prostaglandins (PGF) were tested on a group of 100 patients seeking termination of pregnancy. Some patients were administered PGF 2 by alpha by endocervical injection, while some were administered it orally. The instillation technique gave remarkable results as it regarded the maturation of the cervix. There were a few unpredictable secondary effects, especially pain, but they were easily controlled with medication. (Summary in ENG)

Keywords:

Clinical Research
Abortion
Cervix
Prostaglandins, Administration and Dosage
Pain
Curettage
Pregnancy, First Trimester
Research Methodology
Fertility Control, Postconception
Family Planning
Uterus
Genitalia, Female
Genitalia
Urogenital System
Physiology
Biology
Prostaglandins
Endocrine System
Signs and Symptoms
Diseases
Obstetrical Surgery
Surgery
Treatment
Pregnancy
Reproduction