| Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, ISSN 1927-1271 print, 1927-128X online, Open Access |
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Original Article
Volume 7, Number 2, June 2018, pages 52-56
Comparison of Dinoprostone Vaginal Tablet and Vaginal Insert in Primigravid Women for Induction of Labor
Tables
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD (range) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23 ± 4.4 (19 - 35) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.8 ± 2.1 (24 - 31) |
| Weight (kg) | 52 ± 7.9 (44 - 63) |
| Gestational week | 36 ± 3 (31 - 41) |
| Indications | Overall (n = 135) | Vaginal tablet (n = 82) | Vaginal insert (n = 53) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The number in parentheses represents the percentage of patients in particular group. | |||
| Post-term pregnancy | 51 (37.8%) | 29 (35.4%) | 22 (41.5%) |
| Premature rupture of membrane (PROM) | 29 (21.5%) | 26 (31.7%) | 3 (5.7%) |
| Gestational diabetes mellitus | 24 (17.8%) | 10 (12.2%) | 14 (26.4%) |
| Intrauterine growth restriction | 10 (7.4%) | 5 (6.1%) | 5 (9.4%) |
| Preeclampsia | 6 (4.4%) | 4 (4.9%) | 2 (3.8%) |
| Pregnancy induced hypertension | 4 (3.0%) | 2 (2.4%) | 2 (3.8%) |
| Cholestasis | 5 (3.7%) | 3 (3.7%) | 2 (3.8%) |
| Oligohydramnios | 3 (2.2%) | 2 (2.4%) | 1 (1.9%) |
| Sickle cell + antepartum hemorrhage | 3 (2.2%) | 1 (1.2%) | 2 (3.8%) |
| Outcomes | Vaginal tablet (n = 82) | Vaginal insert (n = 53) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean | 30 (36.6%) | 18 (34.0%) | 0.756 |
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery | 35 (42.7%) | 24 (45.3%) | 0.766 |
| Instrumental delivery | 17 (20.7%) | 11 (20.8%) | 0.997 |
| Length of labor (h) | 7 (2 - 13) | 6 (3 - 12) | 0.616 |
| Number of tablets | 1 (1 - 3) | - | NA |