American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialInduction of labor with misoprostol for premature rupture of membranes beyond thirty-six weeks' gestation.
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. ⋯ 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.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe effect of maternal position on fetal heart rate during epidural or intrathecal labor analgesia.
This study was designed to determine the relationship between maternal position and the incidence of prolonged decelerations after epidural bupivacaine or intrathecal sufentanil analgesia for labor. ⋯ The risk of prolonged deceleration after epidural bupivacaine or intrathecal sufentanil labor analgesia is unrelated to maternal position or analgesic technique.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jul 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialOmitting the first oral contraceptive pills of the cycle does not automatically lead to ovulation.
Our purpose was to test the hypothesis that omitting the first three pills of the contraceptive cycle leads to ovulation. ⋯ Follicular growth up to preovulatory size is common in women missing the first one to three pills of their contraceptive cycle. Although this creates the prerequisite for ovulation, normal ovulation did not occur when pill omissions were limited to only 3 days.