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A comparative study between isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) versus misoprostol prior to hysteroscopy

open access: yesMiddle East Fertility Society Journal, 2010
Objective: To compare the efficacy of a nitric oxide donor (isosorbide mononitrate) and a prostaglandin E1 analogue (misoprostol) for cervical priming before hysteroscopy. Design: Comparative clinical trial.
Waleed El-Khayat   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of mifepristone-misoprostol versus misoprostol in the management of intrauterine fetal death: A comparative study

open access: yesArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2020
Background and Aim: The most undesirable consequence of pregnancy is intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) which causes a lot of emotional and medical distress for which medical induction of labor, by routinely used prostaglandins, is recommended.
T R Sindhuri   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral misoprostol with mifepristone versus misoprostol alone for inducing labor in intrauterine fetal death: A randomized placebo-controlled trial

open access: yesInternational Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research, 2017
Context: Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) causes emotional distress and could result in intrauterine infection. In view of these complications, medical induction is recommended, if it is safe.
Yazhini Arjunan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The safety of misoprostol

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2006
TITLE: The Safety of Misoprostol AUTHOR: Anke Hemmerling, MD, MPH Bixby Fellow of Population and International Health University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health 513 Warren Hall Berkeley, CA 94720-6390 Email: anke@berkeley.edu Misoprostol, Safety, Post Partum Hemorrhage KEYWORDS: Misoprostol is currently on the WHO Essential Drug List ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Sublingual misoprostol vs. oral misoprostol solution for induction of labor: A retrospective study

open access: yesFrontiers in Surgery, 2022
IntroductionInduction of labor (IOL) is one of the most common obstetrical procedures, with an increasing rate. The prostaglandin E1 analogue misoprostol is frequently used as a primary method of labor induction.
Mahdi Amini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mifepristone and misoprostol versus placebo and misoprostol for resolution of miscarriage in women diagnosed with missed miscarriage: the MifeMiso RCT

open access: yesHealth Technology Assessment, 2021
Trial design: A randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study with health economic and nested qualitative studies to determine if mifepristone (Mifegyne®, Exelgyn, Paris, France) plus misoprostol is superior to ...
Adam Devall   +39 more
doaj   +1 more source

Misoprostol-Induced Fever and Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing: A Retrospective Study

open access: yesInfectious Diseases and Therapy, 2023
Introduction Misoprostol is widely used for medication abortion and postpartum hemorrhage. However, it has been associated with the adverse effect of fever, which can pose challenges in management and potentially contribute to unnecessary antibiotic use.
Laila Carolina Abu Esba   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Balloon catheter plus concurrent vaginal misoprostol versus vaginal misoprostol alone for cervical ripening in induction of labor: A systematic review and an individual participant data meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cervical ripening in labor induction using a combination of methods is gaining popularity, but the effectiveness and safety of this approach are not clear. The assessment of study trustworthiness has recently been raised for evidence synthesis.
Malitha Patabendige   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Pre-Cesarean Section Sublingual or Rectal Misoprostol in Reducing Bleeding in Elective Cesarean Delivery [PDF]

open access: yesAl-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) has been highlighted as an essential aspect of promoting safe motherhood. Misoprostol is a powerful uterotonic that can be used to prevent and manage preterm labor.Aim and objectives: To assess the ...
doaj   +1 more source

Postpartum hemorrhage prevention in Nepal: a program assessment

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background In 2009, the Nepal Ministry of Health and Population launched a national program for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during home births that features advance distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women.
Swaraj Pradhan Rajbhandari   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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