J Reprod Med
-
Comparative Study
Efficacy of rectal misoprostol as second-line therapy for the treatment of primary postpartum hemorrhage.
To assess the efficacy of rectal misoprostol as second-line therapy in the management of primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) as compared to methylergonovine maleate. ⋯ This limited study suggests that rectal misoprostol is comparable to methergine as second-line therapy for the treatment of 1 primary postpartum hemorrhage.