After informed consent and consultation between the midwife and attending obstetrician, the plan to administer 25 mcg of misoprostol (Cytotec) per vagina, every 4 hours, for up to 6 doses ...

Background: Rates of labour induction are increasing. We conducted this systematic review to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. Methods: We listed methods of ...

Objectives: To evaluate the safety of using misoprostol for labor induction in twin pregnancies. Methodology: To address the research question regarding the safety and efficacy of misoprostol for ...

Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023.

The drug is taken in conjunction with misoprostol in a two-medication regimen that constitutes the majority of abortions in the country. Scientists and top medical groups contend it has been ...

A woman in a BDSM (bondage, dominance and submission) relationship with a married couple illegally aborted her baby, a court has heard. Nicola Packer, 45, allegedly took abortion medication at ...

aDepartment of Metabolism and Systems Science, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK bDepartment of Applied Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, ...