Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, M.U.S.T University, Egypt
Research
Efficacy and safety of different doses of vaginal misoprostol prior to intra uterine contraceptive device insertion: A randomized three arms double-blind clinical trial
Author(s): Mohamed H. Salama, Shaimaa G. Helmy, Mohamed E. Elhodiby, Mohammed A. El-Kadi and Maii Nawara*
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different doses of vaginal misoprostol prior to intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) insertion among women who had delivered by elective cesarean section (CS: no history of vaginal delivery).
Study Design: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Setting: Conducted in the Family Planning Clinic of Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, Egypt, for a 3-month period.
Methods: Women (n=180) who wished insertion of copper IUD after elective CS were equally divided into three groups: Group 1 received 200 mcg misoprostol, Group 2 received 100 mcg misoprostol, and Group 3 received placebo. Misoprostol was administered vaginally, 3 hours before the IUD insertion. The primary outcome was pain scores (a 10 cm visual analogue scal.. Read More»