misoprostol and Fetal-Membranes--Premature-Rupture

Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) exposes both foetuses and mothers to the risk of infection. Induction of labour has been proposed to reduce this risk, but its neonatal and maternal risks and benefits must be balanced against those of expectant management (EM). Recent randomized studies of preterm PROM show that EM until 37 weeks of gestation is associated with lower overall neonatal morbidity. In term PROM, active management is associated with a shorter birth interval but not with lower rates of neonatal infection. Similar maternal and neonatal outcomes are reported regardless of whether induction uses oxytocin, PGE2, or oral misoprostol.

Topics: Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

To assess the effect of immediate induction versus expectant management on maternal and neonatal outcomes in case of term prelabor rupture of membranes.. We searched Medline Database, Cochrane Library and consulted international guidelines.. In case of term prelabor rupture of membranes, induction of labor is associated with shorter rupture of membranes to delivery intervals when compared to expectant management, if induction is conducted with oxytocin (LE2), prostaglandin E2 (LE2) or misoprostol (LE2), but not when induction is conducted with Foley® catheter (LE2), osmotic dilatator (LE2) or acupuncture (LE2). The strongest evidence to date comes from a large international randomized study, the TERMPROM study, which included over 5000 women between 1992 and 1995. This study compared immediate induction with oxytocin or prostaglandin E2 to expectant management up to 96hours, followed by induction by oxytocin or prostaglandin E2. Immediate induction was not associated with a decreased neonatal infection rate (LE1), even among women with a positive streptococcus B vaginal swab (LE2). Thus, expectant management can be offered without increasing the neonatal infection risk (Grade B). Induction with oxytocin was associated with a decreased risk of intra-uterine infection and postpartum fever in the TERMPROM study (LE2), however, this study had significant limitations concerning this outcome (unknown streptococcus B status and low rate of prophylactic antibiotics), and this association was not found in other smaller studies. This decrease was not observed with induction by prostaglandin E2. In the TERMPROM study, induction was not associated with an increase or decrease in the rate of cesarean section (LE2), whatever the parity (LE2) or Bishop score at admission (LE3). Induction can thus be proposed without increasing the cesarean section risk (Grade B). There is no study evaluating expectant management over 4 days.. In case of term prelabor rupture of membranes, induction can be offered without increasing the cesarean section risk (Grade B). Expectant management can be offered without increasing the neonatal infection risk (Grade B), even among women with a positive streptococcus B vaginal swab (Professional consensus). The optimal moment of induction will therefore be guided by the maternity wards organization and women's preference after having informed them of the risks and benefits associated with induction and expectant management (Professional consensus). In case of meconial fluid or term prelabor rupture of membranes>4 days, induction must be offered (Professional consensus).

Topics: Delivery, Obstetric; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; France; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; MEDLINE; Misoprostol; Obstetrics; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Streptococcal Infections; Streptococcus agalactiae; Time Factors; Vagina

To assess the efficacy of oral misoprostol for induction of labour (IOL) in the context of term pre-labour rupture of membranes (TPROM), and to assess pregnancy outcomes following the administration of oral misoprostol.. A systematic literature search was performed using Ovid Medline, Embase, PubMed, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.. Eligible studies were quasi-experimental trials or randomized controlled trials involving the use of oral misoprostol in singleton cephalic term pregnancies with confirmed rupture of membranes and no spontaneous labour at the time of membranes rupture, in mothers with no contraindications to vaginal delivery. Studies were excluded if they utilized vaginal misoprostol, excluded primigravid participants, or if the full text of the article was not accessible in English.. Data were extracted by two reviewers using a standardized data extraction form. Study quality was assessed using the modified Jadad score.. Twelve randomized controlled trials that included 1489 singleton pregnancies were included. Doses of oral misoprostol ranged from 20 to 200 μg. The incidence of vaginal birth ranged from 73.0%-95.0% in the oral misoprostol group compared with 52.4%-94% in the control group. Hyperstimulation was infrequent, ranging from 0% to 13.8% in the oral misoprostol group compared with 0%-24% in the control group. Two trials, involving a total of 144 women that compared 50 μg of oral misoprostol every 4 hours versus expectant management followed by PGE. Oral misoprostol appears to be a safe and effective for IOL in TPROM. However, the varying administration, dose, and frequency reported in the literature highlights the need to develop a standardized protocol for use in Canadian obstetrical practice.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Administration, Oral; Canada; Cervical Ripening; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimester, Third

Prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) at term is managed expectantly or by planned early birth. It is not clear if waiting for birth to occur spontaneously is better than intervening, e.g. by inducing labour.. The objective of this review is to assess the effects of planned early birth (immediate intervention or intervention within 24 hours) when compared with expectant management (no planned intervention within 24 hours) for women with term PROM on maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes.. We searched Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth's Trials Register (9 September 2016) and reference lists of retrieved studies.. Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials of planned early birth compared with expectant management (either in hospital or at home) in women with PROM at 37 weeks' gestation or later.. Two review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion, extracted the data, and assessed risk of bias of the included studies. Data were checked for accuracy.. Twenty-three trials involving 8615 women and their babies were included in the update of this review. Ten trials assessed intravenous oxytocin; 12 trials assessed prostaglandins (six trials in the form of vaginal prostaglandin E2 and six as oral, sublingual or vaginal misoprostol); and one trial each assessed Caulophyllum and acupuncture. Overall, three trials were judged to be at low risk of bias, while the other 20 were at unclear or high risk of bias.Primary outcomes: women who had planned early birth were at a reduced risk of maternal infectious morbidity (chorioamnionitis and/or endometritis) than women who had expectant management following term prelabour rupture of membranes (average risk ratio (RR) 0.49; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.33 to 0.72; eight trials, 6864 women; Tau² = 0.19; I² = 72%; low-quality evidence), and their neonates were less likely to have definite or probable early-onset neonatal sepsis (RR 0.73; 95% CI 0.58 to 0.92; 16 trials, 7314 infants;low-quality evidence). No clear differences between the planned early birth and expectant management groups were seen for the risk of caesarean section (average RR 0.84; 95% CI 0.69 to 1.04; 23 trials, 8576 women; Tau² = 0.10; I² = 55%; low-quality evidence); serious maternal morbidity or mortality (no events; three trials; 425 women; very low-quality evidence); definite early-onset neonatal sepsis (RR 0.57; 95% CI 0.24 to 1.33; six trials, 1303 infants; very low-quality evidence); or perinatal mortality (RR 0.47; 95% CI 0.13 to 1.66; eight trials, 6392 infants; moderate-quality evidence).. women who had a planned early birth were at a reduced risk of chorioamnionitis (average RR 0.55; 95% CI 0.37 to 0.82; eight trials, 6874 women; Tau² = 0.19; I² = 73%), and postpartum septicaemia (RR 0.26; 95% CI 0.07 to 0.96; three trials, 263 women), and their neonates were less likely to receive antibiotics (average RR 0.61; 95% CI 0.44 to 0.84; 10 trials, 6427 infants; Tau² = 0.06; I² = 32%). Women in the planned early birth group were more likely to have their labour induced (average RR 3.41; 95% CI 2.87 to 4.06; 12 trials, 6945 women; Tau² = 0.05; I² = 71%), had a shorter time from rupture of membranes to birth (mean difference (MD) -10.10 hours; 95% CI -12.15 to -8.06; nine trials, 1484 women; Tau² = 5.81; I² = 60%), and their neonates had lower birthweights (MD -79.25 g; 95% CI -124.96 to -33.55; five trials, 1043 infants). Women who had a planned early birth had a shorter length of hospitalisation (MD -0.79 days; 95% CI -1.20 to -0.38; two trials, 748 women; Tau² = 0.05; I² = 59%), and their neonates were less likely to be admitted to the neonatal special or intensive care unit (RR 0.75; 95% CI 0.66 to 0.85; eight trials, 6179 infants), and had a shorter duration of hospital (-11.00 hours; 95% CI -21.96 to -0.04; one trial, 182 infants) or special or intensive care unit stay (RR 0.72; 95% CI 0.61 to 0.85; four trials, 5691 infants). Women in the planned early birth group had more positive experiences compared with women in the expectant management group.No clear differences between groups were observed for endometritis; postpartum pyrexia; postpartum antibiotic usage; caesarean for fetal distress; operative vaginal birth; uterine rupture; epidural analgesia; postpartum haemorrhage; adverse effects; cord prolapse; stillbirth; neonatal mortality; pneumonia; Apgar score less than seven at five minutes; use of mechanical ventilation; or abnormality on cerebral ultrasound (no events).None of the trials reported on breastfeeding; postnatal depression; gestational age at birth; meningitis; respiratory distress syndrome; necrotising enterocolitis; neonatal encephalopathy; or disability at childhood follow-up.In subgroup analyses, there were no clear patterns of differential effects for method of induction, parity, use of maternal antibiotic prophylaxis, or digital vaginal examination. Results of the sensitivity analyses based on trial quality were consistent with those of the main analysis, except for definite or probable early-onset neonatal sepsis where. There is low quality evidence to suggest that planned early birth (with induction methods such as oxytocin or prostaglandins) reduces the risk of maternal infectious morbidity compared with expectant management for PROM at 37 weeks' gestation or later, without an apparent increased risk of caesarean section. Evidence was mainly downgraded due to the majority of studies contributing data having some serious design limitations, and for most outcomes estimates were imprecise.Although the 23 included trials in this review involved a large number of women and babies, the quality of the trials and evidence was not high overall, and there was limited reporting for a number of important outcomes. Thus further evidence assessing the benefits or harms of planned early birth compared with expectant management, considering maternal, fetal, neonatal and longer-term childhood outcomes, and the use of health services, would be valuable. Any future trials should be adequately designed and powered to evaluate the effects on short- and long-term outcomes. Standardisation of outcomes and their definitions, including for the assessment of maternal and neonatal infection, would be beneficial.

Topics: Cesarean Section; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Obstetric Labor Complications; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prostaglandins; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Term Birth; Time Factors; Watchful Waiting

Guidance for postabortion care (PAC) is established for the first trimester but limited in the second trimester.. To establish evidence-based recommendations for PAC in the second trimester.. Medline, POPLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched with terms related to second-trimester PAC, including fetal demise, ruptured membranes, and incomplete abortion. The reference lists of retrieved articles were also searched.. Clinical trials and comparative studies of women presenting in the second trimester (12-28weeks) were included if more than 50% of participants met PAC criteria or if outcomes for PAC were analyzed separately.. Data were extracted from included studies. When interventions in at least two articles were comparable, a meta-analysis was performed.. Overall, 17 studies of 1419 women met inclusion criteria. Misoprostol given vaginally, sublingually, or buccally was associated with shorter expulsion times than was oral misoprostol. Additionally, 200μg of misoprostol was more effective than lower doses. Pretreatment with mifepristone decreased expulsion time. Misoprostol was more effective than oxytocin.. Misoprostol with or without mifepristone is an effective treatment for second-trimester PAC. The minimum misoprostol dose is 200μg vaginally, sublingually, or buccally every 6-12hours.

Topics: Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Abortion, Incomplete; Aftercare; Cohort Studies; Female; Fetal Death; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Mifepristone; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimester, Second; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Both misoprostol and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) gel are used for labor induction in women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM).. To evaluate studies comparing the effects of misoprostol and PGE2 gel in labor induction.. Databases including Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant papers.. Randomized controlled trials comparing the use of misoprostol and PGE2 gel for labor induction in women with PROM were included.. For meta-analyses, the Mantel-Haenszel method was used for dichotomous data, and the inverse variance method was used for continuous data.. Four randomized controlled studies (n=615) were included. There were no significant differences between the two groups in the induction-to-delivery interval (mean difference -4.44 hours; 95% confidence interval [CI] -9.35 to 0.48), rate of cesarean delivery (odds ratio [OR] 0.90; 95% CI 0.44-1.85), and rate of neonatal intensive care unit admission (OR 0.89; 95% CI 0.57-1.38). Women receiving misoprostol had a significantly higher rate of tachysystole than did those receiving PGE2 gel (OR 4.84; 95% CI 2.46-9.54).. Misoprostol is as efficacious and safe as PGE2 gel for labor induction in women with PROM.

Topics: Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gels; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Topics: Dinoprostone; Evidence-Based Medicine; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Term Birth

Intravaginal misoprostol has been shown to be an effective agent for cervical ripening and induction of labor. Vaginal application of misoprostol has been reported in over 9000 women worldwide and seems to have safety profile similar to that of endocervically and intravaginally administered dinoprostone. Concern arises with the use of higher doses of intravaginal misoprostol (50 mcg or more) and the association with uterine contractile abnormalities and for this reason, use of low-dose misoprostol regimen has been recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The recommendation is use of a 25-mcg dose of misoprostol inserted into the posterior vaginal fornix and repeated every 3 to 6 hours as needed. Misoprostol administration to women with prior cesarean births seems to increase the likelihood of uterine scar disruption and should not be used in these women. There are reports of uterine rupture in women with unscarred uteri treated with vaginally applied misoprostol. Therefore, all patients need to be monitored adequately after misoprostol administration. Although there is a growing body of data regarding the ambulatory use of intravaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening, its use for this purpose cannot be recommended outside of investigational protocols at this time because of concerns for maternal and neonatal safety.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Ambulatory Care; Cervical Ripening; Cesarean Section; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Labeling; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

The clinical management of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term has been a matter of considerable controversy. Management options have included expectant management or induction of labor with oxytocin, dinoprostone (PGE2), or misoprostol. Early studies suggested that immediate oxytocin induction of labor might reduce maternal and neonatal infections while increasing risk for cesarean section. The definitive TermPROM study found no difference in neonatal infections between immediate and delayed induction with oxytocin and PGE2. However, neither PGE2 nor delayed induction resulted in fewer cesarean sections than immediate oxytocin. Misoprostol offers several theoretical advantages over oxytocin in the setting of PROM at term. However, randomized trials to date have found no significant advantage for misoprostol administration compared with other agents for women with PROM.

Topics: Cesarean Section; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Physical Examination; Pregnancy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Streptococcal Infections

To systematically review published data evaluating the comparative use of misoprostol with placebo/expectant management or oxytocin for labor induction in women with term (> or = 36 weeks of gestation) premature rupture of membranes.. PubMed (1966-2005), Ovid (1966-2005), CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, ACP Journal Club, OCLC, abstracts from scientific forums, and bibliographies of published articles were searched using the following keywords: premature rupture of membranes, misoprostol, labor induction, and cervical ripening. Primary authors were contacted directly if the data sought were unavailable or only published in abstract form.. Only randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of misoprostol in comparison with placebo or expectant management (n = 6) and oxytocin (n = 9) published in either article or abstract form were analyzed and included in the meta-analysis.. Studies were reviewed independently by all authors. Meta-analysis was performed, and the relative risks (RRs) were calculated and pooled for each study outcome. Misoprostol, compared with placebo, significantly increased vaginal delivery less than 12 hours (RR 2.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.87-3.92, P < .001). Misoprostol was similar to oxytocin with respect to vaginal delivery less than 24 hours (RR 1.07, 95% CI 0.88-1.31, P = .50) and less than 12 hours (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.71-1.35, P = .90). Misoprostol was not associated with an increased risk of tachysystole, hypertonus, or hyperstimulation syndrome when compared with oxytocin and had similar risks for adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes.. Misoprostol is an effective and safe agent for induction of labor in women with term premature rupture of membranes. When compared with oxytocin, the risk of contraction abnormalities and the rate of maternal and neonatal complications were similar among the 2 groups.

Topics: Adult; Cervical Ripening; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Publication Bias; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) occurs in 8% of term deliveries. In this situation labour induction with prostaglandins, compared with expectant management, results in a reduced risk of chorioamnionitis, neonatal antibiotic therapy, neonatal intensive care (NICU) admission, and increased maternal satisfaction. The use of prostaglandin is associated with an increased rate of diarrhoea and use of analgesia/anaesthesia. Compared with oxytocin, prostaglandin induction results in a lower rate of epidural use and internal fetal heart rate monitoring but a greater risk of chorioamnionitis, nausea, vomiting, more vaginal examinations, neonatal antibiotic therapy, NICU admission and neonatal infection. Women should be informed of the risks and benefits of each method of induction.Misoprostol is gaining increasing interest as an alternative induction agent. It appears to be an effective method of labour induction with term PROM. Further research is needed to identify the preferred dosage, route and interval of administration, and to assess uncommon maternal and neonatal outcomes. There has been limited research on the use of prostaglandins, including misoprostol, for induction of labour with a favourable cervix and intact membranes. Compared with intravenous oxytocin (with and without amniotomy), labour induction using vaginal prostaglandins in women with a favourable cervix (with and without PROM) results in a higher rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours and increased maternal satisfaction. In women with a favourable cervix, artificial rupture of membranes followed by oral misoprostol has similar time to vaginal delivery compared with artificial rupture of membranes followed by oxytocin. Further research with prostaglandins, including misoprostol, is needed to evaluate other maternal and neonatal outcomes in women being induced with a favourable cervix. No form of prostaglandin induction in women with PROM or favourable cervix has proven clearly superior to oxytocin infusion.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Cervical Ripening; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E(1 ) analog, is widely used in the United States for cervical ripening and labor induction. Its use for these indications is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The only Food and Drug Administration-approved indication in the product labeling is the treatment and prevention of intestinal ulcer disease resulting from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory use. Multiple trials have proved that misoprostol is an effective agent for cervical ripening and labor induction in term pregnancy; however, investigations continue regarding the optimal dose, dosing regimen, and route of administration. Uterine contraction abnormalities are often found in association with higher misoprostol doses. Some trials also indicate increased frequencies of meconium passage, neonatal acidemia, and cesarean delivery for fetal distress in women receiving higher doses of misoprostol. Overall, most trials fail to demonstrate a significant change in the cesarean delivery rate with the use of this agent. Misoprostol is an effective agent for cervical ripening and labor induction when used in a judicious and cautious fashion.

Topics: Cesarean Section; Drug Approval; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

This study compares the effectiveness and safety of oxytocin infusion against oral misoprostol for inducing labour in pregnant women with term prelabor membrane rupture. We randomized 173 pregnant women presenting with term prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital into Group A (underwent induction of labor (IOL) by 25μg misoprostol oral tablet every 4 h, for maximum 5 doses) and an identical Group B: (underwent IOL by oxytocin infusion according to the hospital protocol). Our primary outcome was rate of vaginal delivery within 24 h, while the secondary outcomes included the time till active phase, induction to delivery interval, maternal pyrexia, nausea and vomiting, fetal distress, Apgar score, birth weight, and neonatal intensive care unit admission. Both groups showed high rates of vaginal delivery (82.4% & 87.1% for misoprostol group and oxytocin group respectively) with no significant difference between the two groups (p=0.394). However, patients induced by misoprostol took significantly less time to reach active phase with a shorter induction to delivery interval as compared to patients induced with oxytocin. This difference was clear in multiparous women, but not observed in primiparous women when subgroup analysis was done. No significant difference was found as regards other outcomes. Our study showed that both oral misoprostol and oxytocin are effective and safe for IOL in patients with PROM, with shorter induction-delivery interval in patients induced by oral misoprostol, an effect that is clear in multiparous but not primiparous women. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT05215873, on 31/01/2022, "retrospectively registered".

Topics: Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women

The aim of this study was to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes between sublingual misoprostol and oxytocin on stimulating labor in term premature rupture of membranes (PROM) in pregnant women.. A total of 170 women were enrolled and equally divided into study and control groups. Mean maternal age, body mass index, parity, gestational age, and bishop score of both groups were comparable. Induction time of the study group was statistically shorter than the control group (338 and 399 min, respectively). Duration of active phase (450/427 min) and the second stage (19/21 min) of labor between study and control groups were not significantly different. Cesarean section delivery rate of study was lower than the control group (13.3 and 28.8%,. Induction time and cesarean section rates of sublingual misoprostol group were significantly lower than the intravenous oxytocin group in full-term PROM pregnancy.

Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Sublingual; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Single-Blind Method; Thailand

Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) occurs in about 8-10% of pregnancies and its most important complication is chorioamnionitis, so labour induction has an important role in this situation. This study was performed to compare oxytocin and sublingual Misoprostol for labour induction in PROM cases with term pregnancy. A total of 270 pregnant women who had spontaneous rupture of membrane and unripe cervix were enrolled. The first group underwent Oxytocin infusion according to low-dose standard protocol and the second group received 25 μg sublingual Misoprostol every 4 h. Time interval from induction to the beginning of active phase of labour was similar in both groups. Second stage of labour was significantly shorter in misoprostol group (p < .05). Although, some maternal side-effects were significantly higher in misoprostol group (p < .001), but 5 minute Apgar score was significantly better in this group. In conclusion, sublingual misoprostol was associated with better neonatal outcomes was more effective than oxytocin for labour induction in PROM cases. Impact statement What is already known on this subject: PROM occurs in about 8-10% of pregnancies; about 60% of these cases are term pregnancies. Most experts recommend early induction of labour in term PROM cases with an eye towards avoiding increased morbidity and mortality. Oxytocin is the most frequently used agent that is administered intravenously for the purpose of labour induction. Misoprostol is an alternative to oxytocin and is simpler to use, as it is administered via the oral, buccal, sublingual, rectal and vaginal routes rather than intravenously. What do the results of this study add: Time interval from induction to the beginning of active phase of labour was similar in both groups. Second stage of labour was significantly shorter in the misoprostol group. Although, some maternal side-effects were significantly higher in misoprostol group, the 5 minute Apgar score was significantly better in this group. What are the implications of these finding for clinical practice and/or further research: Sublingual misoprostol for induction of labour in PROM cases is more effective than oxytocin and its neonatal outcomes are better. Due to its easy prescription and better labour outcomes, sub lingual misoprostol may be a better choice for labour induction in PROM cases.

Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Sublingual; Adult; Apgar Score; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor Stage, Second; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Term Birth; Time Factors; Young Adult

Objectives To compare the Foley catheter and misoprostol for induction of labor in term women with premature rupture of membranes. Study Design A randomized controlled trial was performed in three university hospitals in Finland between March 2012 and September 2014. A total of 202 term women with ruptured membranes >18 hours, singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentation, unfavorable cervix, and no prior cesarean section were enrolled. Participants were randomly allocated to induction of labor by Foley catheter or oral misoprostol in a 1:1 ratio. All women received prophylactic antibiotics. The main outcomes were cesarean section and maternal and neonatal infections. Results Labor induction by Foley catheter or misoprostol showed no difference in cesarean delivery rates (23.6 vs. 18.2%; odds ratio [OR], 1.39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.69-2.82; p = 0.36), maternal intrapartum infections (2.2 vs. 2%; OR, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.15-8.9; p = 1.00), postpartum infections (1.1 vs. 2.0%; OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.05-6.18; p = 1.00), or neonatal infections (1.1 vs. 5.1%; OR, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.24-1.87; p = 0.22). The total time from induction to delivery was similar (1,311 vs. 1,435 minutes; p = 0.31) in the two groups. Conclusions Foley catheter or misoprostol can both be used for induction of labor in women with term premature rupture of membranes.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Cervical Ripening; Cesarean Section; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Finland; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prospective Studies; Term Birth; Urinary Catheterization

Pre-labour rupture of membranes (PROM) at term is a common event whose management varies from centre to centre. The practice at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for patients with PROM at term is to initiate delivery of the patient soon on admission with intravenous oxytocin, if there are no contraindications to vaginal delivery. However, in PROM at term, if the cervix is not ripe, vaginal administration of prostaglandin pessaries for cervical ripening is not possible when there is active draining of liquor, thus use of intravenous oxytocin may take a very long time or fail all together. Oral misoprostol at low doses has been found to be a safe and effective agent for labour induction in numerous studies carried out in the developed world, where there are better resources for monitoring of labour. None of the studies has been carried out in Kenya, a limited resource country. Therefore, there is a need to determine the effectiveness and safety of oral misoprostol solution at the KNH, a limited resource set up.. To determine the effectiveness and safety of 2-hourly 20 mcg oral misoprostol solution compared to the standard intravenous oxytocin in labour induction in mothers with pre-labour rupture of membranes at term at the Kenyatta National Hospital.. An unblinded randomised clinical trial.. Kenyatta National Hospital Labour Ward Unit.. Eighty three pregnant women with pre-labour rupture of membranes at term without an indication for Caeserian section were consented and randomised for labour induction with either oral misoprostol at a dose of 20mcg 2-hourly up to a maximum of 4-doses, or with intravenous oxytocin according to the WHO protocol.. Induction to delivery interval; maternal complications and early neonatal outcomes.. The overall induction success rates in the misoprostol arm was 81% versus 83% in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.447). The mean induction to vaginal delivery interval in the misoprostol arm was 8.4 hours as compared to 9.45 hours in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.116). The induction to active labour interval was similar in the two study arms. The mean induction to active labour in the misoprostol arm was 4.02 hours as versus 4.51 hours in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.223 ). Two women who had failed induction with misoprostol were augmented with oxytocin and delivered vaginally. The Caesarean section rates were 19% in the misoprostol arm and 17% in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.447), which was not statistically significant. The maternal outcomes were similar in the two study arms. Four women had tachysystole in the misoprostol arm, compared to three in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.253). In the misoprostol arm two women had hypertonus compared to three in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.322).There was one case of hyperstimulation in the misoprostol arm and two in in the oxytocin arm. There were no differences in the foetal/neonatal outcomes. No baby had an Apgar score of less than seven at one or five minutes. No baby was admitted to the New Born Unit in either of the two arms. There was no case of a still birth in either of the study arms. There was no significant difference in the passage of meconium between the two arms, 39% in the misoprostol arm and 35.7% in the oxytocin arm (P = 0.755). The passage of meconium did not impact on the neonatal outcomes.. Oral misoprostol solution 20mcg 2-hourly is as safe and effective as the standard intravenous oxytocin for labour induction in women presenting with prelabour rupture of membranes at term at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Oral; Adult; Apgar Score; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Kenya; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Young Adult

 To compare immediate induction with vaginal misoprostol tablets and immediate induction with vaginal dinoprostone (naturally occurring prostaglandin E2 [PGE2]) gel in women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term.. Two hundred and twelve women with PROM at term were assigned randomly to receive either an intravaginal 25 µg misoprostol tablet, 4-hourly, with a maximum of five doses, or 0.5 mg intravaginal PGE2 gel, 6-hourly, with a maximum of two doses. The primary outcome measures were the admission-to-delivery interval and the induction-to-delivery interval. Secondary outcomes included cesarean section rate, mode of delivery, and maternal and neonatal safety outcome. Results were calculated applying Fisher's exact test, χ2-test, t-test and calculating the P-value using an alpha level of 0.05 for Type I errors.. The mean time from admission to delivery was 13.53 h in the misoprostol group and 12.30 h in the PGE2 group (P = 0.090). The induction-to-delivery interval was also comparable between the groups (10.75 h vs. 9.37 h), while the cesarean section rate did not differ significantly between them (7.61% vs. 15.30%). More women in the misoprostol group had an instrumental delivery (12.38% vs. 2.94%). The only significant difference in neonatal outcome was a greater number of babies born with Apgar score < 7 at 1 min in the misoprostol group. Maternal outcomes were not significantly different, except for a higher number of digital vaginal examinations in the misoprostol group.. Vaginal misoprostol is equally efficacious in labor induction and demonstrates a similar fetal and maternal safety profile to PGE2 gel.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Delivery, Obstetric; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gels; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Tablets; Treatment Outcome

To compare the efficacy of sublingual with oral misoprostol for induction of labour in primigravida with prelabour rupture of membranes at term.. Randomized controlled trial.. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit-II, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore, from June 2004 to January 2006.. The study included 100 primigravidas with singleton pregnancy at term, having pre-labour rupture of membranes and unfavourable Bishop score with no contraindication of induction of labour, vaginal delivery or misoprostol use. The cases were randomized into two equal groups, A and B. Women in the group A were given 100 microg of misoprostol orally at an interval of 4 hours to a maximum of 2 doses while patients in the group B were prescribed the medicine sublingually (50 microg, 4 hourly, maximum of 2 doses). Induction to delivery interval, mode of delivery and fetomaternal complications were main outcome measures of the study.. In the sublingual misoprostol group (B), 92% women delivered within 12 hours of induction while 84% of subjects delivered in this time period in oral group (A, p < 0.05). There was no failed induction in either group. Regarding dosage, 64% of women delivered with single dose in group B while only 32% delivered with single dose in group A (p < 0.05). The frequency of vaginal delivery was 92% in group B versus 80% in group A, while rate of caesarean section was 8% in the group B and 20% in the group A, which is statistically insignificant. No significant fetomaternal complications were seen in both groups.. The efficacy of sublingual misoprostol in the dosage of 50 microg was comparable to 100 microg oral dose for the induction of labour in the primigravidas at term with pre-labour rupture of membranes.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Sublingual; Apgar Score; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

To compare the efficacy and safety of oral misoprostol with intracervical prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) gel for the active management of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term.. Women with pregnancies between 37 and 42 weeks presenting with PROM at term and a Bishop score of 5 or less were randomly assigned to receive either a 4-hourly oral dose of 50 microg of misoprostol up to a maximum of 3 doses or 2 applications of intracervical PGE2 gel at a 6-hour interval. Oxytocin was given if labor had not started after 12 hours.. Twenty women in the misoprostol group (n=31) delivered within 12 hours compared with 5 in the PGE2 group (n=30) (P<0.001). The induction-to-delivery interval in the misoprostol group was shorter than in the PGE2 gel group (615 min vs 1070 min; P<0.001). The mode of delivery was comparable between the 2 groups (P=0.821). Abnormalities in uterine contractions and neonatal outcomes were also comparable. The requirement for oxytocin was lower and patient satisfaction was better in the misoprostol group.. Oral misoprostol is a safe and efficacious alternative to intracervical PGE2 gel in the active management of PROM at term.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Administration, Oral; Adult; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gels; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Patient Satisfaction; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prospective Studies; Time Factors; Uterine Contraction; Young Adult

To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of titrated low-dose misoprostol for induction of labour (IOL) in the presence of prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM).. Randomised controlled trial.. Maternity units in the UK (9) and Egypt (1).. Women >34 weeks of gestation with PROM, singleton viable fetus and no previous caesarean section.. Subjects randomised to IOL with a titrated low-dose misoprostol regimen (oral except if unfavourable cervix, where initial dose vaginal) or a standard induction method, namely vaginal dinoprostone followed by intravenous oxytocin if the cervix was unfavourable or intravenous oxytocin alone if the cervix was favourable.. Primary outcome measures were caesarean section and failure to achieve vaginal delivery within 24 hours. Analysis was by intention to treat.. The trial did not achieve the planned sample size of 1890 due to failure in obtaining external funding. Seven hundred and fifty-eight women were randomised (375 misoprostol and 383 standard). There were less caesarean section (14 versus 18%, relative risk [RR] 0.79; 95% CI 0.57-1.09) and less women who failed to achieve vaginal delivery within 24 hours in the misoprostol group (24 versus 31%, RR 0.79; 95% CI 0.63-1.00), but the differences were not statistically significant. Subgroup analysis showed that with unfavourable cervix, misoprostol may be more effective than vaginal dinoprostone. There was no difference in hyperstimulation syndrome. There were more maternal adverse effects with misoprostol, but no significant differences in maternal and neonatal complications.. Titrated low-dose misoprostol may be a reasonable alternative for IOL in the presence of PROM, particularly in women with an unfavourable cervix. Safety and rare serious adverse events could not be evaluated in a trial of this size.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Heart Arrest; Humans; Kaplan-Meier Estimate; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Young Adult

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral misoprostol for labor induction in women with term premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and an unfavorable cervix.. We randomized 130 women with PROM of < or =4 h to either oral misoprostol, 50 microg, or a placebo given every 4 h for up to three doses. Intravenous oxytocin was initiated if active labor did not begin within 12 h.. Sixty-four women received oral misoprostol and 66 received placebo. The PROM-to-delivery interval was shorter with misoprostol than with placebo (13.7+/-5.8 vs. 20.3+/-6.8 h, respectively, P<0.05). Misoprostol significantly reduced the need for oxytocin (28.1 vs. 72.7%, P<0.001) and antibiotics (25 vs. 69.7%, P<0.001). No significant differences in cesarean section or hyperstimulation rate were noted.. Oral misoprostol given to women with unfavorable cervix soon after term PROM significantly reduces the induction-to-delivery time and the need for oxytocin and antibiotics.

Topics: Adult; Cervix Uteri; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

The aim of this randomized trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of vaginal misoprostol and oxytocin for cervical ripening and labor induction in patients with premature rupture of membrane (PROM) at term.. Ninety-seven women with PROM at term were assigned randomly to receive intravaginal misoprostol or oxytocin. The primary outcome measure was the induction-delivery interval. Secondary outcomes included the number of women who delivered vaginally within 12 hours of the start of the induction in the two groups, the cesarean, hyperstimulation, and failed induction rates, the mode of delivery, and the neonatal outcome.. Forty-eight women were assigned to intravaginal misoprostol and 49 to oxytocin administration. The mean interval from induction to delivery was 10.61 +/- 2.45 hours in the misoprostol group and 11.57 +/- 1.91 hours in the oxytocin group (p = 0.063). The rates of vaginal delivery were 83.3% and 87.7% and cesarean delivery were 16.7% and 8.2% in the misoprostol and oxytocin groups, respectively. Neonatal outcomes were not significantly different. Of the cases, 8.3% in the misoprostol group and 8.2% in the oxytocin group revealed uterine contraction abnormalities.. Our study demonstrates that, intravaginally, misoprostol results in a similar interval from induction of labor to delivery when compared to oxytocin.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cesarean Section; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gestational Age; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prospective Studies; Time Factors

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome

To compare the efficacy of two different dosages of oral misoprostol (50 and 100 microg) with control, in medical induction of labor for patients with prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term.. One hundred women with PROM at term were randomized to receive placebo (vitamin B6 50 mg, control), 50 microg (treatment group 1), or 100 microg (treatment group 2) of oral misoprostol every 4 h to a maximum of six doses. The main outcome measures included time interval from onset of PROM to delivery, duration of first stage of labor, and occurrence of vaginal delivery within 24 h from PROM.. The time intervals from PROM to delivery were significantly reduced in both treatment groups compared to control (control, 25.1+/-10.5 h; treatment group 1, 14.5+/-6.2 h; and treatment group 2, 13.0+/-6.1 h, p<0.0001 for both). The duration of the first stage of labor was significantly shortened only in treatment group 2 compared to control (3.3+/-2.5 versus 6.2+/-3.4 h, p=0.01). Of those who delivered vaginally (93% in treatment group 1 and 97% in treatment group 2), significantly more women delivered within 24 h of PROM in the treatment group compared to the control group (50%, p<0.05).. Oral misoprostol 50 microg every 4 h is safe, cheap, and as effective as 100 microg in reducing the PROM to delivery time interval and labor duration in primiparous women. The same effect is not observed in a multiparous group.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Delivery, Obstetric; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor Stage, First; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Parity; Placebos; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Time Factors

To compare the effectiveness of immediate induction of labour with vaginal misoprostol versus expectant management for 24 hours followed by oxytocin induction in women with premature rupture of membranes at term (term PROM).. An open, randomised, controlled trial.. Public university hospital in Campinas City, Brazil.. One hundred and fifty pregnancies, half of them allocated to each group.. Statistical analysis used Student's t test, the chi2 test, Fisher's exact test, survival analysis and risk ratio estimates with 95% CI.. Latency period, recruitment to delivery period, period of hospitalisation, mode of delivery, contractility pattern, fetal wellbeing, labour and delivery complications, neonatal and maternal morbidity.. Both groups had similar general characteristics, but the misoprostol group had a significantly shorter latency period (9.4 vs 15.8 hours), a shorter time interval from recruitment to delivery (18.9 vs 27.5 hours), a shorter period of maternal hospitalisation and a slightly higher proportion of alterations of contractility when compared with the expectant group. Caesarean section rates were 20% in the misoprostol group and 30.7% in the other. There were no differences between them regarding fetal wellbeing, complications during labour and delivery and neonatal or postpartum maternal morbidity. Within 24 hours, 44% of women had delivered in the expectant group against 73.3% in the misoprostol group.. Immediate labour induction with misoprostol in cases of term PROM shortens the latency period, the total time between recruitment to delivery and the time of maternal hospitalisation, increasing the occurrence of alterations of contractility without any maternal and perinatal outcomes disadvantages.

Topics: Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Adolescent; Adult; Apgar Score; Cesarean Section; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Length of Stay; Misoprostol; Myocardial Contraction; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Risk Factors; Tablets

The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness, safety, and side effects of low-dose oral misoprostol with vaginal dinoprostone for cervical ripening and labor induction.. Women with Bishop score 6 or less admitted for labor induction at term were eligible for this randomized controlled trial. Exclusion criteria were multiple pregnancy, breech, fetal distress, or previous uterine scar. The allocation to the oral misoprostol group (20 microg given every 2 hours increased to 40 microg depending on uterine contractions) or to the vaginal dinoprostone group (2 mg twice, 6 hours apart) was contained in a sealed, opaque, and consecutively numbered envelope.. Two hundred women (100 in each group) were included. The proportion of vaginal delivery within 24 hours was 56% in the misoprostol group and 62% in the dinoprostone group (relative risk 0.90, 95% CI 0.72-1.14). The risk of cesarean section was 18% and 19%, respectively. The median interval to delivery, calculated from survival analysis, was longer in the misoprostol group (1305 minutes) compared with the dinoprostone group (1080 minutes). The log-rank test was not significant (P =.35). Uterine hyperstimulation occurred in 9% of women in the misoprostol group compared with 14% in the dinoprostone group (P =.27). The only significant difference in neonatal outcomes was a more frequent presence of thick meconium in the misoprostol group (P =.03).. We found no difference in terms of effectiveness and safety between low-dose oral misoprostol and vaginal dinoprostone used for induction of labor. This regimen avoids the excessive uterine contractility noted in previous studies, where higher doses of misoprostol were administered at longer intervals.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Administration, Oral; Adult; Birth Weight; Cesarean Section; Delivery, Obstetric; Dinoprostone; Dystocia; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Heart Rate, Fetal; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Length of Stay; Meconium; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome

To determine if oral misoprostol can replace oxytocin for labor stimulation in women with ruptured membranes at term and without evidence of labor.. Nulliparous women at 36 to 41 weeks with a singleton, cephalic-presenting fetus and ruptured membranes without evidence of labor were randomized to receive oral misoprostol (100 microg) or a placebo every 4 hours for a maximum of two doses. Intravenous oxytocin was initiated if active labor had not ensued within 8 hours of the initial study drug dose.. Fifty-one women were randomized to oral misoprostol and 51 women to the placebo. Misoprostol reduced the use of oxytocin stimulation of labor from 90% to 37% (P <.001) and was associated with approximately a 7-hour shorter elapsed time in the labor unit. Uterine hyperactivity, defined as six or more contractions in 10 minutes without fetal heart rate decelerations, occurred in 25% of women randomized to misoprostol. However, uterine hyperactivity associated with fetal heart rate decelerations occurred in only three (6%) women, none of whom required emergency cesarean delivery. Route of delivery and infant outcomes were not related to misoprostol use.. Oral misoprostol (100 microg) given in a maximum of two doses 4 hours apart significantly reduced the use of oxytocin in the management of women with ruptured membranes without labor at term.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Delivery, Obstetric; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Treatment Outcome; Uterine Contraction

Topics: Administration, Oral; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome

The study was undertaken to compare the efficacy, safety, and maternal satisfaction of oral misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin for labor induction in women with premature rupture of membranes at term.. One hundred five women were stratified by parity and randomly assigned to oral misoprostol 75 microg every 4 hours as needed to establish labor or to intravenous oxytocin.. The induction to vaginal delivery time with oral misoprostol was 737 (+/-426) minutes compared with 573 (+/-318) minutes with oxytocin (P=.04). The incidence of hyperstimulation was lower in the misoprostol group (6.0% vs 27.1%, P=.005). Women were more likely to be very satisfied with their care in the misoprostol group (86.0% vs 63.4%, P=.02).. In women at term with premature rupture of membranes, oral misoprostol resulted in a longer induction to vaginal delivery interval but increased maternal satisfaction and less hyperstimulation compared with intravenous oxytocin. Further research is needed to assess uncommon neonatal and maternal outcomes.

Topics: Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Logistic Models; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Patient Satisfaction; Pregnancy; Time Factors

This study was undertaken to determine whether induction of labor with oral misoprostol will result in fewer cesarean deliveries than intravenous oxytocin in nulliparous women with premature rupture of membranes at term.. Three hundred five women at 10 centers were randomly assigned to receive oral misoprostol, 100 microg every 6 hours to a maximum of two doses or intravenous oxytocin. The primary outcome measure was cesarean deliveries. Secondary outcomes were time from induction to vaginal delivery and measures of maternal and neonatal safety.. The study was stopped prematurely because of recruitment difficulties. We present the results for the 305 enrolled women. There was no difference in the proportion of women who underwent cesarean delivery (20.1% in the misoprostol group, 19.9% in the oxytocin group). The time interval from induction to vaginal delivery was also similar (11.9 hours for the misoprostol group, and 11.8 hours for the oxytocin group). Maternal and neonatal safety outcomes were similar for the two treatments. More infants born to women in the misoprostol group received intravenous antibiotics in the neonatal period (16.4% vs 6.9%, P=.01), although there were no differences in chorioamnionitis or in proven neonatal infections. Women receiving misoprostol were less likely to have postpartum hemorrhage than those receiving oxytocin (1.9% vs 6.2%, P=.05).. Oral misoprostol does not offer any advantage in time from induction to vaginal delivery or risk of cesarean section.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Alprostadil; Cervical Ripening; Cesarean Section; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocin; Parity; Pregnancy

To compare the active management of term prelabour rupture of membranes with oral misoprostol with conservative management for 24 hours followed by induction with oxytocin or prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) gel.. A non-blinded randomised controlled trial.. Induction and labour wards, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.. Sixty-one women with confirmed prelabour rupture of the membranes at > or =36 weeks of gestation.. The women were randomised to 50 microg of oral misoprostol repeated every 4 hours, if required, to a maximum of five doses (active group), or to induction of labour with PGE(2) gel or oxytocin only if not in spontaneous labour 24 hours after prelabour rupture of membranes (conservative group).. Number of women in active labour within 24 hours of the prelabour rupture of membranes, preference of women for any one particular method of management in any subsequent pregnancy with prelabour rupture of membranes.. 93.3% of the active group and 54.8% of the conservative group were in spontaneous labour within 24 hours of the prelabour rupture of membranes (RR 1.7, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.4). Of those achieving a vaginal delivery, 72% of the active group did so within 24 hours of the prelabour rupture of membranes as compared with 26.9% of the conservative group (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.4 to 5.3, P = 0.002). There were no significant differences in the neonatal or maternal outcomes. In the active group, 78% felt they would have the same method of induction as compared with 40% in the conservative group (RR 1.9, 95% CI 1.1 to 3.3, P = 0.03).. Active management with oral misoprostol resulted in more women going into labour and delivering within 24 hours of the prelabour rupture of membranes with no increase in maternal or neonatal complications. Women tended to view active management of prelabour rupture of membranes more positively. Oral misoprostol might be an option to consider in those wishing active management.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gels; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prostaglandins E

To evaluate the effect of the concurrent administration of intravaginal misoprostol and oxytocin for cervical ripening and labor induction on length labor, mode of delivery and perinatal outcomes.. One hundred seven patients with singleton pregnancy at term, vertex presentations, premature rupture of membranes and Bishop scores of < or = 4 were randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments: Group I: Intravenous oxytocin plus intravaginal misoprostol (n = 36); Group II: Intravenous oxytocin plus placebo intravaginal (n = 34); Group III: Intravaginal misoprostol plus intravenous placebo. The time interval from induction to beginning of the labor, from induction to delivery, mode of delivery and perinatal outcomes were measured.. The mean time from induction to beginning of labor was different between the groups: Group I: 48.75 minutes, Group II: 107.50 minutes, Group III: 95.94 minutes (p = 0.0024). The mean time in minutes from induction to delivery was different between the groups: Group I: 359.83; Group II: 537.05; Group III: 474.54 (p < 0.05). The frequency of tachysystole, mode of delivery and perinatal outcomes were similar among the three groups.. Oxytocin that is administered simultaneously with intravaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction in patients with pregnancies at term, premature rupture of membranes and Bishop scores < 4 make the labor beginning quickly, significantly shortens induction to delivery times without affecting the mode of delivery and with no apparent adverse maternal and perinatal effects.

Topics: Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

To compare intravaginal misoprostol to prostaglandin (PG) E2 for cervical ripening in women with premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) after 34 weeks of gestation.. Women with PROM after 34 weeks of gestation and an unripe cervix were randomized to receive PGE2 (2.5 mg) or misoprostol (50 microg). Both agents were placed intravaginally immediately after randomization, and the dose was repeated 6 hours later if necessary. After another 6 hours from the second insertion, oxytocin treatment was started if labor had not begun. Forty patients in each group were required to show a 30% improvement in delivery within 12 hours in the misoprostol group.. One hundred nine patients were randomized; 54 were assigned to misoprostol and 55 to PGE2. Important demographic and clinical characteristics were similar between the groups. The mean time from first insertion to delivery was 16.4 hours in the misoprostol group and 22.0 hours in the PGE2 group. A second dose was required less frequently in the misoprostol group (22% vs 62% in the PGE2 group), and the percentage of patients delivered within 12 hours was higher in the misoprostol group (41% vs 16%). Tachysystole occurred in 20% and 6% of women in the misoprostol and PGE2 groups, respectively. Hyperstimulation occurred in 9% and 0%, and cesarean delivery in 19% and 26% of women in the misoprostol and PGE2 groups, respectively. Neonatal outcome was similar between groups.. Intravaginal misoprostol is more effective than local PGE2 application to treat PROM after 34 weeks of gestation, but tachysystole occurs more commonly with misoprostol.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cervical Ripening; Dinoprostone; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gels; Humans; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy Trimester, Third

To evaluate the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction in premature rupture of membranes (PROM) cases with low Bishop scores at term.. Sixty-two PROM cases who fulfilled the criteria of 36 weeks of completed gestation, not in active labor, singleton pregnancy with vertex presentation, normal fetal heart rate reactivity, amniotic fluid index >5 cm and Bishop score <5, consented to participate in the study. Thirty-one of the cases were included in study group and a 50-microg misoprostol tablet was placed in the posterior vaginal fornix. Another 31 cases were included in control group and managed expectantly. Treatment success was defined as an interval from membrane rupture to delivery of <24 h.. The mean admittance-delivery interval was significantly shorter in the study group (8.68+/-4.40 h) compared with the control group (26.22+/-18.98 h, P=0.001) and the mean interval from membrane rupture to delivery were also significantly shorter in the study group (19.37+/-7.20 h) than the control group (33.05+/-20.85 h, P=0.001). Oxytocin necessity was significantly lower in the study group than the control group (45.2% vs. 100%, P=0.00051). Tachysystole occurred more frequently in the study group (8 cases, 25.8% vs. 2 cases, 6.5%, P=0.038). There were no difference between two groups with regard to birth weights, 1- and 5-min Apgar scores and the need for neonatal intensive care unit.. It is effective, safe and economic to use misoprostol vaginally in PROM cases with low Bishop scores at term.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cervical Ripening; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor Stage, First; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy Trimester, Third

To evaluate the efficacy of oral misoprostol for the induction of labor (IOL) in women with prelabor rupture of membranes at term (PROM) and to monitor maternal or fetal complications.. This randomized, placebo controlled trial was performed in a secondary referral hospital. The data of 47 patients in the misoprostol--and 49 patients in the placebo group was available for analysis. The former received 100 microg misoprostol orally, repeated once after 6 h if not in active labor, the latter received two doses of vitamin C also after a 6-h interval. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used for analysis.. The median treatment to delivery interval in the misoprostol group was 7.5 h and 25 h in the placebo group (P<0.001). No significant differences were found in the incidence of abnormalities on the cardiotocograph, mode of delivery, neonatal outcome, use of antibiotics for the mothers and patient acceptability.. Oral misoprostol in the suggested dose is an effective and cheap alternative for IOL in patients with PROM. No adverse effects could be demonstrated.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy Trimester, Third

We evaluated the efficacy of initiating a second trimester medical abortion outside of a health care facility using patient self-administered serial intravaginal misoprostol. Patients scheduled for second trimester medical termination of pregnancy were randomized to an inpatient or outpatient group. Both groups received a single 200-microg vaginal misoprostol tablet every 6 h. No other abortifacients were used. The home group self-administered the misoprostol and returned to the hospital for clinical reasons or after 24 h and again at 48 h. Forty-two women were assigned to the inpatient and 45 to the outpatient groups. There was no difference between the groups in demographics or indications for terminations. The median hours from first misoprostol to delivery of the fetus was 12 and 14 (inpatient versus outpatient, respectively; p = 0.28). The total median hours in hospital were 24 versus 11 (inpatient versus outpatient, respectively; p <0.05). Two patients (4%) in the outpatient group delivered the fetus outside of the hospital. There were no cases of hemorrhage in either group. Outpatient initiation of second trimester medical termination with self-administered misoprostol is effective and decreases time of hospitalization.

Topics: Abortion, Induced; Adult; Ambulatory Care; Ethnicity; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Hospitalization; Humans; Misoprostol; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimester, Second; Prospective Studies; Self Administration

To compare the labour pattern and uterine activity of oral misoprostol with oxytocin for labour induction in women presenting with prelabour rupture of membranes at term.. Prospective randomised study.. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.. Eighty women presenting with prelabour rupture of membranes at term.. The women were randomised to receive either 100 microg misoprostol orally every 4 hours to a maximum of three doses, or intravenous oxytocin infusion according to the hospital protocol. Intrauterine pressure transducers were inserted one hour before induction of labour in both groups of women. We compared the pattern of uterine activity, the induction-to-delivery interval, duration of labour, mode of delivery and neonatal outcome between the two groups.. Both oxytocin and oral misoprostol caused an increase in uterine activity within one hour of labour induction. Peak uterine activity was reached 6-8 h after oral misoprostol, with persistent effects, and 8-10 h after oxytocin, requiring continuous titration of medication. The duration of labour was significantly reduced in nulliparous women, but not in those who were multiparous in the misoprostol group. The induction-to-delivery interval, the mode of delivery and the perinatal outcome were similar for the two groups.. Oral misoprostol caused earlier peak uterine activity, compared with oxytocin (6-8 h vs 8-10 h). Oral misoprostol was not only as effective as oxytocin in inducing labour in women at term with prelabour rupture of the membranes, but it reduced significantly the duration of labour in nulliparous women.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Parity; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy Outcome; Prospective Studies; Uterine Contraction

Grand multiparous women in poor and under-privileged settings run a high risk of uterine rupture at labor induction. The purpose was to elucidate whether vaginal misoprostol medication is a safe and cost-effective alternative induction method in grand multiparous women, in whom, under prevailing circumstances, induction by oxytocin is associated with high risk of adverse maternal outcome of pregnancy.. One hundred and sixty-five grand multiparous parturient women with five or more previous deliveries were divided into two groups. The first group (n=134) had the fetus alive and the second (n=31) had late intrauterine fetal death. Both groups were subject to induction of labor by use of vaginal misoprostol in a dose of 50 microg (live fetus) and 100 microg (intrauterine fetal death). No additional oxytocin was utilised.. Labor induction by vaginal misoprostol was successful in grand multiparous women. The proportion of women requiring a Cesarean section was 6.0%, which is less than one third of the average Cesarean section rate in the setting studied. Women with fetus alive had significantly shorter application-to-expulsion interval (AEI) than women with fetal death (10.1 versus 15.4 hours; p=0.039). Significantly shorter AEI was recorded in women with prelabor rupture of membranes (9.1 hours) than in women with intact membranes (12.9 hours) (p=0.01). With Bishop's score > or = 5 and < 5 AEI was 8.7 hours and 14.4 hours, respectively (p=0.001). No significantly adverse neonatal or maternal outcomes of pregnancy were registered and it was specifically noted that no uterine rupture occurred among the 165 grand multiparous women induced.. Induction of under-privileged grand multiparous women with live fetus or with fetal death can be performed safely and cost-effectively by vaginal misoprostol.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cervical Ripening; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Drug Costs; Female; Fetal Death; Fetal Growth Retardation; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Middle Aged; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Parity; Pre-Eclampsia; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome

To compare labor induction intervals between oral misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin in women who present at term with premature rupture of membranes.. One hundred eight women were randomly assigned to misoprostol 50 microg orally every 4 hours as needed or intravenous oxytocin. The primary outcome measure was time from induction to vaginal delivery. Sample size was calculated using a two-tailed alpha of 0.05 and power of 80%.. Baseline demographic data, including maternal age, gestation, parity, Bishop score, birth weight, and group B streptococcal status, were similar. The mean time +/-standard deviation to vaginal birth with oral misoprostol was 720+/-382 minutes compared with 501+/-389 minutes with oxytocin (P = .007). The durations of the first, second, and third stages of labor were similar. There were no differences in maternal secondary outcomes, including cesarean birth (eight and seven, respectively), infection, maternal satisfaction with labor, epidural use, perineal trauma, manual placental removal, or gastrointestinal side effects. Neonatal outcomes including cord pH, Apgar scores, infection, and admission to neonatal intensive care unit were not different.. Although labor induction with oral misoprostol was effective, oxytocin resulted in a shorter induction-to-delivery interval. Active labor intervals and other maternal and neonatal outcomes were similar.

Topics: Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Treatment Outcome

Our purpose was to compare vaginally administered misoprostol (Cytotec) with intravenous oxytocin for labor induction in women with premature rupture of membranes beyond 36 weeks' gestation.. Two hundred subjects with rupture of membranes without labor were randomly assigned to receive vaginally administered misoprostol or intravenous oxytocin. Twenty-five micrograms of misoprostol (Cytotec) was placed in the posterior vaginal fornix. If cervical ripening (Bishop score of > or = 8 or cervical dilatation of > or = 3 cm) or active labor did not occur, a single repeat dose of misoprostol was given 6 hours later. Oxytocin was administered intravenously by a standardized incremental infusion protocol to a maximum dose of 22 mU per minute.. Of the 197 subjects evaluated, 98 received misoprostol and 99 oxytocin. The average interval from start of induction to vaginal delivery was about 1 hour longer in the misoprostol group (811.5 +/- 511.4 minutes) than in the oxytocin group (747.0 +/- 448.0 minutes) (P = .65, log transformed data). Oxytocin administration was necessary in 37 of 98 (37.8%) of misoprostol-treated subjects. Vaginal delivery occurred in 85 misoprostol-treated subjects (86.7%) and 82 (85.9%) oxytocin-treated subjects (relative risk 1.17, 95% confidence interval 0.78 to 1.78, P = .45) with the remainder undergoing cesarean birth. There was no difference in the incidence of tachysystole (six or more uterine contractions in a 10-minute window for two consecutive 10-minute periods) or hypertonus between the two groups. There was no significant difference in frequency of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings between the two groups (29.6% in the misoprostol group and 28.9% in the oxytocin group, P = .91). Chorioamnionitis was diagnosed in 28 (28.6%) misoprostol-treated subjects and 26 (26.3%) oxytocin-treated subjects (P = .72, relative risk 1.06, 95% confidence interval 0.78 to 1.45). No significant differences were found in the incidence of fetal meconium (8.1% and 9.1%), 1- or 5-minute Apgar scores < 7 (11.0% and 10.2% of 1-minute Apgar scores, and 2.0% and 2.0% of 5-minute Apgar scores), neonatal resuscitation (24.5% and 27.6%), or admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (25.5% and 32.3%) between the two groups.. Vaginal administration of misoprostol (Cytotec) is an effective alternative to oxytocin infusion for labor induction in women with premature rupture of the membranes near term. The incidence of untoward effects is similar with use of the two agents.. 197 of the 214 women who presented to a Los Angeles, California (US), hospital in 1995-97 with spontaneous rupture of the membranes beyond 36 weeks' gestation (mean, 38 weeks) volunteered for a comparative study of the effectiveness of vaginally administered misoprostol and oxytocin infusion. Induction was started a minimum of 6 hours after the spontaneous rupture of membranes. In 98 women, 25 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) was placed in the posterior vaginal fornix and, if uterine contraction frequency was deemed inadequate, the dose was repeated once in the next 6 hours (average, 1.3 dose). In the remaining 99 women, oxytocin was administered by infusion pump according to standard protocol, for a maximum dose of 22 mU/minute. 75 (75.8%) of misoprostol-treated women and 73 (74.5%) of oxytocin-treated subjects were delivered vaginally within 24 hours of induction initiation. The mean time from start of induction to vaginal delivery was 811.5 +or- 511.4 minutes in the misoprostol group and 747.0 +or- 448.0 minutes in oxytocin-treated subjects. 85 (85.9%) misoprostol-treated women and 82 (83.7%) oxytocin-treated subjects delivered vaginally. There were no significant differences between treatment groups in terms of tachysystole or hypertonus incidence or in the frequency of abnormal fetal heart rate tracings. Chorioamnionitis was diagnosed in 28 (28.6%) misoprostol-treated and 26 (26.3%) oxytocin-treated subjects. Neonatal outcomes were similar in both groups. Although misoprostol administration did not reduce the cesarean section delivery rate, its efficacy and safety were similar to oxytocin's, indicating this is a suitable regimen in women with premature rupture of membranes beyond 36 weeks' gestation.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Pregnancy Trimester, Third

To evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of intravaginal misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue, for labor induction in gravidas with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term.. One hundred forty-one pregnant women with term PROM were assigned randomly to one of two induction groups: 1) intravaginal misoprostol or 2) intravenous oxytocin by continuous infusion.. Seventy subjects were allocated to the misoprostol group and 71 to the oxytocin group. The mean (+/- standard deviation) interval from induction to delivery was significantly shorter in the misoprostol group (416 +/- 276 compared with 539 +/- 372 minutes; P = .04). In 85.7% of patients in the misoprostol group, only one dose was required. Intrapartum complication rates, mode of delivery, and neonatal or maternal adverse event rates were similar in the two treatment groups. Uterine tachysystole occurred more frequently with misoprostol than with oxytocin (28.6% compared with 14.0%; P < .04).. Intravaginal administration of misoprostol induces labor safely and effectively in patients with PROM at term.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

To investigate the effectiveness of oral misoprostol as a cervical priming agent for patients presenting with pre-labor rupture of membranes at term.. Eighty patients presenting with pre-labor rupture of membranes at term were randomized to receive either 200 micrograms of misoprostol or 50 mg of vitamin B6 orally 1 hour after admission. Labor was induced with intravenous oxytocin infusion 12 hours after oral medication if the patient did not go into labor. We compared the induction rate, duration of labor, mode of delivery, and leaking-to-delivery interval in the two groups.. The cervical score was significantly improved and the induction rate was also reduced in the misoprostol group when compared with the control group. The interval from recruitment to onset of labor, duration of labor, and the interval from recruitment to delivery were significantly shorter in the misoprostol group. The mode of delivery and the perinatal outcome were similar for the two groups.. Oral misoprostol is an effective agent for cervical priming and labor induction in patients with pre-labor rupture of membranes at term.

Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Cervix Uteri; Delivery, Obstetric; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pyridoxine; Time Factors

To determine the management of patients with term prelabor rupture of membranes.. Synthesis of the literature from the PubMed and Cochrane databases and the recommendations of French and foreign societies and colleges.. Term prelabor rupture of membranes is considered a physiological process until 12 h have passed since rupture (professional consensus). In cases of expectant management and with a low rate of antibiotic prophylaxis, home care may be associated with an increase in neonatal infections (LE3), compared with hospitalization, especially for women with group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization (LE3). Home care is therefore not recommended (grade C). In the absence of spontaneous labor within 12 h of rupture, antibiotic prophylaxis may reduce the risk of maternal intrauterine infection but not of neonatal infection (LE3). Its use after 12 h of rupture in term prelabor rupture of the membranes is therefore recommended (grade C). When antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated, intravenous beta-lactams are recommended (grade C). Induction of labor with oxytocin (LE1), prostaglandin E2 (LE1), or misoprostol (LE1) is associated with shorter rupture-to-delivery intervals than expectant management; immediate induction is not, however, associated with lower rates of neonatal infection (LE1), even among women with a positive GBS vaginal swab (LE2). Thus, expectant management can be offered without increasing the risk of neonatal infection (grade B). Induction of labor is not associated with either an increase or decrease in the cesarean rate (LE2), regardless of parity (LE2) or Bishop score at admission (LE3). Induction can thus be proposed without increasing the risk of cesarean delivery (grade B). No induction method (oxytocin, dinoprostone, misoprostol, or Foley catheter) has demonstrated superiority over any another method for reducing rates of intrauterine or neonatal infection or of cesarean delivery or for shortening the rupture-to-delivery intervals, regardless of parity or the Bishop score.. Term prelabor rupture of membranes is a frequent event. A 12-hour interval without onset of spontaneous labor was chosen to differentiate a physiological condition from a potentially unsafe situation that justifies antibiotic prophylaxis. Expectant management or induction of labor can each be proposed, even in case of positive screening for group streptococcus. The decision should depend on the woman's wishes and maternity unit organization (professional consensus).

Topics: Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gynecology; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Streptococcus agalactiae

This study was aimed to determine if admission-to-delivery times vary between term nulliparous women with prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) who initially receive oxytocin compared with buccal misoprostol for labor induction.. This is a retrospective cohort of 130 term, nulliparous women with PROM and cervical dilation of ≤2 cm who underwent induction of labor with intravenous oxytocin or buccal misoprostol. The primary outcome was time from admission to delivery. Linear regressions with log transformation were used to estimate the effect of induction agent on time to delivery.. Women receiving oxytocin had faster admission-to-delivery times than women receiving misoprostol (16.9 vs. 19.9 hours,. In term nulliparous patients with PROM, intravenous oxytocin is associated with faster admission-to-delivery times than buccal misoprostol.

Topics: Administration, Intravenous; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Labor, Obstetric; Linear Models; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Retrospective Studies; Time Factors

To determine the management of patients with term prelabor rupture of membranes.. Synthesis of the literature from the PubMed and Cochrane databases and the recommendations of French and foreign societies and colleges.. Term prelabor rupture of membranes is considered a physiological process up to 12hours of rupture (Professional consensus). In case of expectant management and with a low rate of antibiotic prophylaxis, home care compared to hospitalization could be associated with an increase in neonatal infections (LE3), especially in case of group B streptococcus colonization (LE3). Home care is therefore not recommended (Grade C). In the absence of spontaneous labor within 12hours of rupture, antibiotic prophylaxis could reduce the risk of maternal intrauterine infection but not of neonatal infection (LE3). Its use after 12hours of rupture in term prelabor rupture of the membranes is therefore recommended (Grade C). When antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated, intravenous beta-lactams are recommended (Grade C). Induction of labor with oxytocin (LE1), prostaglandin E2 (LE1) or misoprostol (LE1), is associated with shorter rupture of membranes to delivery intervals when compared to expectant management. Compared with expectant management, immediate induction of labor is not associated with lower rates of neonatal infection (LE1), even among women with a positive streptococcus B vaginal swab (LE2). Thus, expectant management can be offered without increasing the risk of neonatal infection (Grade B). Induction of labor is not associated with an increase or decrease in the cesarean delivery rate (LE2), whatever parity (LE2) or Bishop score at admission (LE3). Induction can thus be proposed without increasing the risk of cesarean delivery (Grade B). No induction method (oxytocin, dinoprostone, misoprostol or Foley® catheter) has demonstrated superiority over another, whether to reduce rate of intrauterine or neonatal infection, rate of cesarean delivery or to shorten rupture of membranes to delivery intervals regardless of Bishop's score and parity.. Term prelabor rupture of membranes is a frequent event. A 12-hour delay without onset of spontaneous labor was chosen to differentiate a physiological condition from a potentially unsafe situation justifying an antibiotic prophylaxis. Expectant management or induction of labor can both be proposed, even in case of positive screening for streptococcus B, depending on the patient's wishes and maternity units' organization (Professional consensus).

Topics: Antibiotic Prophylaxis; beta-Lactams; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; France; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Streptococcal Infections; Streptococcus agalactiae

To assess the studies comparing induction methods in women with term prelabor rupture of the membranes and establish if one is superior to the others.. The MedLine database, the Cochrane Library and the recommendations from the French and foreign obstetrical societies or colleges have been consulted.. The included studies compared medical induction methods: oxytocin (intravenous), dinoprostone (vaginal gel, pessary or intracervical gel), and misoprostol (oral or vaginal route); and a mechanical induction method: the Foley catheter. The primary outcome measures were: labor induction to delivery interval, number of women delivered within 12 or 24hours of initiation of induction and cesarean delivery rate. The small sample size of the included studies as well as the limited number of reported complications does not provide a reasonable basis for concluding on the secondary outcome measures: pyrexia, chorioamnionitis, uterine tachysystole, Apgar scores of<7 at 5minutes. Induction of labor with misoprostol (oral and vaginal) reduced the labor induction to delivery interval compared with dinoprostone (LE2). This interval was unchanged when comparing induction with oxytocin and Foley catheter (LE2). The data comparing this interval in women induced with dinoprostone versus oxytocin and misoprostol versus oxytocin is limited or inconsistent. The cesarean delivery rate was comparable in women induced with dinoprostone (vaginal gel) versus oxytocin (LE2), misoprostol (oral and vaginal route) versus oxytocin (LE2), Foley catheter versus oxytocin (LE2), misoprostol versus dinoprostone (LE2) and misoprostol versus Foley catheter (LE2). The number of women delivered within 24hours of initiation of induction was comparable when induced with oral misoprostol versus oxytocin (LE2) and Foley catheter versus oxytocin (LE2). There is a lack of data for this outcome when comparing dinoprostone versus oxytocin, vaginal misoprotsol versus oxytocin, and misoprostol (oral and vaginal) versus dinoprostone. No induction method is superior to another for nulliparous women or women with unfavorable cervix (LE2).. The superiority of an induction method, in terms of effectiveness or safety, could not be established with the current available data for women with term prelabor rupture of the membranes. An increased risk of chorioamnionitis due to induction using Foley catheter could not be ruled out by the available data. All medical methods are suitable for inducing women with term prelabor rupture of the membranes (Grade B).

Topics: Cesarean Section; Delivery, Obstetric; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; France; Humans; Labor, Induced; MEDLINE; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome

Topics: Abortion, Induced; Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gestational Age; Humans; Mifepristone; Misoprostol; Parity; Pregnancy; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome

To compare labor induction outcomes using vaginal misoprostol versus dinoprostone insert in women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and an unfavorable cervix.. Charts of singleton gestations beyond 34 weeks with PROM and an unfavorable cervix from 2008 to 2011 were reviewed. Group assignment was determined by initial induction agent used. Dinoprostone was administered as a 10-mg vaginal insert left for up to 12 hours. Misoprostol was administered vaginally as a 25-μg tablet every 4 hours for up to six doses. Times to active labor, complete dilatation, and delivery and incidence of adverse outcomes (intrapartum fever, tachysystole, fetal heart rate abnormalities) were compared.. Ninety-eight women were included. Baseline characteristics between groups were not different. Median times to active labor (7 versus 11 hours, p < 0.001) and complete dilatation (13.5 versus 19 hours, p < 0.001) were shorter in the misoprostol group. In the misoprostol group, 41.7 and 88.4% of patients delivered vaginally within 12 and 24 hours, respectively, compared with 20.8 and 58.0% in the dinoprostone group (p < 0.001). There was no difference in incidence of adverse outcomes.. Vaginal misoprostol is more effective than dinoprostone insert for induction secondary to PROM without increasing the incidence of adverse outcomes.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Apgar Score; Dinoprostone; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Retrospective Studies

Although studies support the efficacy of the Foley catheter (FC) as a cervical ripening agent in pregnant women at term with intact membranes, its efficacy has not been well studied in women with premature rupture of membranes (PROM).. To compare the interval to delivery in women with PROM who underwent induction of labor and cervical ripening with mechanical (FC) vs nonmechanical (prostaglandin [PG]) cervical ripening agents.. Retrospective medical record review at 2 hospitals of pregnant women who delivered between January 2009 and April 2011.. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware.. Pregnant women with singleton gestations 36 weeks or greater who presented with PROM.. Cervical ripening with FC or PG.. The primary outcome was time from induction until delivery. Secondary outcomes included epidural use, maximum temperature during labor, number of vaginal examinations, occurrence of tachysystole, oxytocin dose, delivery mode, chorioamnionitis, and neonatal Apgar score.. Of 155 medical records of patients who met the inclusion criteria, 33 women underwent cervical ripening with PG (ie, misoprostol) and 122 with FC. The interval to delivery was almost halved in women who underwent cervical ripening with FC compared with misoprostol (736 vs 1354 minutes; P<.01). Compared with the women in the misoprostol group, those in the FC group received a statistically significant higher dose of oxytocin (P<.01). There were no statistically significant differences between the groups with respect to the remaining secondary outcomes. Of note, all of the women who received FC were from Christiana Care Health System, and all women who received misoprostol were from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.. Foley catheters may help shorten the interval to delivery in women who are candidates for cervical ripening after PROM at or near term. There does not appear to be an increased risk for cesarean delivery or chorioamnionitis in those treated with FC.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Catheters; Cervical Ripening; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Retrospective Studies; Time Factors; Young Adult

Spontaneous pre-labour rupture of membranes (SPROM) at term is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. It is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly because it is associated with a latency period from membrane rupture to delivery.. To compare the outcome of labour in women who had immediate induction of labour, with those who had delayed induction following SPROM at term.. A prospective case control study of 200 women who had either immediate induction of labour with intravaginal misoprostol tablets, or delayed induction with intravenous oxytocin infusion after an expectant period of 12 hours, at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. The outcome of labour was compared in the two groups using the Z test and Chi square test, while, p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as significant. The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval were also determined where appropriate.. Immediate induction of labour with intravaginal misoprotol resulted in lower rates of caesarean section and operative vaginal delivery, with a higher rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery. The duration of latent phase of labour and hospital stay before delivery was statistically significantly shorter in the immediate induction group. Neonatal and maternal morbidity were insignificant and comparable between the two groups.. Immediate induction of labour with intravaginal misoprotol resulted in significantly lower rates of intervention without compromising fetomaternal outcome. We recommend the immediate induction of labour with proper use of intravaginal misoprotol in women with SPROM at term.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adolescent; Adult; Case-Control Studies; Cervical Ripening; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Hospitals, Teaching; Humans; Labor, Induced; Length of Stay; Misoprostol; Nigeria; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Prospective Studies; Rupture, Spontaneous; Time Factors; Young Adult

To compare the safety and efficacy of conservative management of pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term in patients with an unfavorable cervix, with active treatment using oral misoprostol.. This quasi-experimental study was conducted between June 1, 2004 and November 30, 2004 at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Eighty-four multigravid women (parity, < 5) at > or = 37 weeks' gestation and with unfavorable cervices were divided equally between group S (study) and group C (conservative). Group S was given 50 micrograms of oral misoprostol every 4 hours for a maximum of four doses, while group C was managed conservatively. The intervals between PROM and significant uterine contractions and delivery, the mode of delivery, and maternal and fetal/neonatal complications were the main outcome measures.. The intervals between PROM and the onset of uterine contractions and delivery were lower in group S than group C (9.6 vs. 14.8 hours; p < 0.001) and (11.6 vs. 17 hours; p < 0.001), respectively. Fewer women delivered abdominally within 24 hours of PROM in group S than in group C (5% vs. 24%; p < 0.05). Induction failure in group S was less than conservative management failure in group C (10% vs. 60%; p < 0.001). The maternal complication rate was less in group S than in group C (7% vs. 14%; p > 0.05), but the fetal/neonatal complication rate was similar in both groups (5%).. Oral misoprostol (50 micrograms) is safe and effective for cervical ripening and labor induction in patients with PROM and an unfavorable cervix.

Topics: Adult; Cervical Ripening; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy; Treatment Outcome

Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cervix Uteri; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

To study the efficacy, safety and maternal satisfaction of oral misoprostol for induction of labour in patients with prelabour rupture of membrane at term (PROM).. Pregnant women with singleton pregnancy at term with cephalic presentation with prelabour rupture of membranes having no other obstetric and maternal contraindications for induction of labour, were included in the study. Patients were given 50ugm of oral misoprostol at six hourly intervals for a total of three doses or until labour was established.. Of the 104 patients included in the study, 28 (26.9%) were primigraivda and 72.1% were multigravida. Induction delivery internal was shorter in multigravida and longer in primigraivda. Patients with Bishop score of less than 5 had a longer induction delivery interval as compared to patients with Bishop score more than 5. Significant side effects included nausea and vomiting in 68 patients (65.3%). Vaginal delivery was achieved in 80.7% with Cesarean section in 19.2% of patients. Neonatal outcome was good with no stillbirths and only two neonatal deaths. A large number, 98 (94.2%) of women were satisfied with induction of labour with oral misoprostol in PROM.. Active management with oral misoprostol resulted in more women going into labour and delivering within 24 hours of PROM with no significant maternal and neonatal complications.

Topics: Adult; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gravidity; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Patient Satisfaction; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Outcome; Safety; Treatment Outcome

Most studies on the use of misoprostol for induction of labour have been carried out in well-endowed hospitals in developed countries with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. There is need for more studies to be conducted in facilities with limited resources, if more patients are to benefit from the low cost and effectiveness of the drug. Following Ethical Committee approval, 152 women had labour induced in our maternity unit using intravaginal misoprostol. The patients were monitored clinically using the WHO model partograph with digital palpation of uterine contractions and intermittent auscultation of fetal heart with a pinard stethoscope. One hundred and thirty-five (88.8%) of the women had a vaginal delivery, while nine (5.9%) had a caesarean section for various obstetric indications. Eight cases of uterine hyperstimulation were noted but none of uterine rupture. We conclude that misoprostol can be used safely for induction of labour in less endowed hospital settings such as in developing countries, using basic clinical tools for monitoring.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cesarean Section; Delivery, Obstetric; Developing Countries; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Hospitals; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Nigeria; Oxytocics; Parity; Pregnancy

Topics: Administration, Oral; Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Injections, Intravenous; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

Topics: Bias; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Oxytocin; Pregnancy

Topics: Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gestational Age; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Oxytocics; Pregnancy

Topics: Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Administration, Intravaginal; Female; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Humans; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Pregnancy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

To test the effectiveness and safety of low-dose vaginal misoprostol for induction of labor with a live fetus.. Labor was induced in 666 pregnant women with a live fetus in the cephalic position, who had no medical complications and no history of uterine surgery. One-fourth of a 200-micrograms tablet of misoprostol (50 micrograms) was placed in the posterior vaginal fornix every 12 h for a maximum of four doses or until active labor commenced. Time from induction to delivery, side effects and neonatal outcome were evaluated.. Labor was successfully induced in all cases. The mean time from induction to delivery was 10.4 h. The cesarean section rate was 7.8%. There were eight perinatal deaths, six of which occurred in low birth weight fetuses. There was one case of abruptio placenta, which was less than that expected in the study population.. Vaginal misoprostol, in very low doses, was a remarkably efficient and safe method for induction of labor with a live fetus.

Topics: Administration, Intravaginal; Adult; Cesarean Section; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Fetal Death; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Labor, Induced; Misoprostol; Pregnancy