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Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background; The practise of obstetrics includes labour induction on a regular basis. In contemporary obstetrics, it is primarily used when continuing a pregnancy could be harmful to the mother, the fetus, or both. Oxytocin infusion has historically been used to induce labor, although multiple studies have proven that when the cervix is unfavourable, it cannot offer as satisfying results, Aim and objectives: To compare effectiveness of Dinoprostone vaginal inserts versus Misoprostol vaginal inserts in induction of labor as regard mode of delivery, number of doses and induction active labour interval, and the safety of the mother as regard uterine hyperstimulation and rupture uterus and the fetus as regard fetal distress and the outcome, Subjects and methods; The present study is an observational cross sectional analytic study which will be conducted at Al-Hussein and Sayed Galal Hospitals, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University on women who will be recruited from Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and outpatient clinics, Result; There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of maternal outcome. There is a significant difference between the groups regarding GA and birthweight, Conclusion; According to the finding in the current study, When compared to dinoprostone, Misoprostol significantly shortened the period between induction and delivery and had a similar caesarean section rate, and improved mother outcomes.The groups did, however, differ significantly in terms of GA and birthweight.

Keywords

Misoprostol, Dinoprostone, Labour induction

Subject Area

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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