[Labor induction by intra-amniotic administration of prostaglandin F 2 alpha]

A report of intraamniotic application of prostaglandin F2alpha in 40 cases is given. There were 13 primiparous and 27 multiparous women. In 97,5% (39 cases) the artificial abortion or the opening of the cervical channel, which is necessary for the evacuation of the uterus, could be achieved. The average dose of prostaglandin F2alpha was 28,8 mg, the mean time for induction was 16 hours 14 minutes. The intraamniotic application of prostaglandin can be applied successfully for abortion in the second three months' time.