A double-blind randomized trial of two dose regimens of misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction

Abstract

Successful induction rate, delivery types, and fetal outcome were similar in both groups. Although the rate of vaginal delivery and neonatal outcome were similar in both groups, the 50 microg regimen had shorter first and second stages of labor, and a higher hyperstimulation rate that was easily manageable, allowing for flexibility in using the higher dose in low-risk pregnancies.