Buccal versus Intravaginal Administration of Misoprostol for Labor Induction

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of misoprostol that is administrated in the buccal pouch with the intravaginal route. Study design: Ninety eight pregnant women with a singleton live gestation. Bishop score of < 5, gestational ages of > 37 wks were randomized receives misoprostol that would be placed either in the buccal pouch or vagina. In the oral group were initially given 100 µg of misoprostol orally this was repeated every 3-4 hours until occurrence of active and progressive labor while in vaginal group we insert 25 µg in the vagina using a water as a lubricant and the labor and fetal outcome was compared in both groups.