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Preinduction cervical ripening: basis and methods of current practice.

William F Rayburn1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5286, USA. wrayburn@salud.unm.edu

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
|October 9, 2002
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Labor induction rates are rising due to patient-physician preferences and the availability of cervical ripening agents. These agents help ripen unfavorable cervices, but careful consideration of induction necessity is advised.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Labor induction rates are increasing globally.
  • Patient-physician preferences are a primary driver for induction.
  • Cervical ripening agents are widely used for labor induction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use and implications of preinduction cervical ripening agents.
  • To discuss pharmacologic and mechanical methods for cervical ripening.
  • To highlight considerations regarding labor induction and its outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on labor induction and cervical ripening.
  • Discussion of pharmacologic agents (dinoprostone, misoprostol) and mechanical dilators.
  • Analysis of potential complications and outcomes associated with induction.

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Main Results:

  • Preinduction cervical ripening agents are frequently used for unfavorable cervices.
  • Prostaglandin products are the most common pharmacologic agents.
  • Uterine hyperstimulation can be managed with tocolytics and agent removal.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical ripening agents are effective but require careful patient selection.
  • Adequate labor trial is necessary before deeming induction a failure.
  • Further clinical trials are needed to validate marginal indications for induction.