Abstract
The use of prostaglandin for "priming" the cervix may avoid the pain and potential injuries associated with the rapid instrument dilation of a suction curettage. Prostaglandins appear to be able to soften and dilate the cervix, so that mechanical dilation is usually unnecessary. The results of the present study indicate that a single 16,16-dimethyl PGE2 vaginal suppository is apparently adequate for achieving this effect as well as having relatively minimal side effects.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-140 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1982 |
Keywords
- 16,16-Dimethyl prostaglandin E
- Cervical dilation
- Cervical effacement
- Cervical priming
- Prostaglandin
- Suction curettage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology