Fertility and sterility
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Fertility and sterility · May 2009
Prophylactic intraoperative uterine artery embolization to control hemorrhage in abnormal placentation during late gestation.
To determine whether prophylactic intraoperative uterine artery embolization (UAE) reduces blood loss and minimizes morbidity and mortality in cases of placenta accreta, increta, and percreta. ⋯ Prophylactic, intraoperative UAE before placental expulsion appears to reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, decrease morbidity and mortality, and increase the chance of preservation of the uterus in patients with placenta accreta, increta, and percreta.
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Fertility and sterility · May 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyIbuprofen and paracetamol for pain relief during medical abortion: a double-blind randomized controlled study.
To determine the efficacy of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug vs. paracetamol in pain relief during medical abortion and to evaluate whether nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs interfere with the action of misoprostol. ⋯ Ibuprofen was found to be more effective than paracetamol for pain reduction during medical abortion. A history of surgical or medical abortion was predictive for high pain scores. Despite its anti-prostaglandin effects, ibuprofen use did not interfere with the action of misoprostol.