abstract background and aims: the human papilloma virus was introduced as the major etiological agent in outbreak of cervical cancer in 1970. since it is impossible to recognize these viruses and these types using the serological tests and cell culture, molecular methods such as pcr are of great importance. therefore, in this study, our goal was to use a multiple specific pcr assay on l1 and e6...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of combination intravaginal misoprostol and intracervical Foley catheter for prelabor cervical ripening. STUDY DESIGN A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted. Women who were undergoing labor induction, with a singleton gestation >or=28 weeks and an unfavorable cervix (Bishop score <or=6), were assigned to one o...

OBJECTIVE To reduce average induction delivery internal in patients with poor Bishop score without compromising fetomaternal outcome (in terms of birth weight, NICU admission, maternal complications and mode of delivery). STUDY DESIGN A descriptive study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) General Hospital, Islamaba...

objective: to evaluate the safety and efficacy of isosorbide mononitrate (imn) as a cervical ripening agent prior to induction of labour in term pregnant women. materials and methods: a randomized placebo-controlled study was conducted on 100 term singleton pregnancies planned for induction of labour. the participants were randomly assigned to two groups. one group received 40 mg imn and the ot...

A randomized controlled trial was performed to study 300 pregnant women with an indication for termination of pregnancy. Inclusion criteria were gestational age of 28 weeks or greater, Bishop score of 5 or less, singleton pregnancy, cephalic presentation, and intact membranes. Exclusion criteria were previous cesarean delivery or any surgical operation on the uterus, vaginal bleeding, known all...

Stimulation of uterine activity after amniotomy has been carried out with prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) tablets in two dosage regimens and with intravenous oxytocin. Oxytocin stimulation was the most successful. The difference in success rate was most marked in nulliparous patients and those with low Bishop score.