ROLE OF PGF2" IN MID TRIMESTER TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY

Abstract

Objectives: To find out the efficacy of extra-amniotic PGF2"
for termination of pregnancies in 2 trimester when the uterus nd is very unresponsive to the action of oxytocin
Design: A retrospective study. Place & Duration of Study: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Unit I Allied Hospital
Faisalabad from 01.01.2000 to 30.06.2001. Patients & Methods: Fifty patients who were admitted in Obstetrics
& Gynaecology inpatient department as a case of missed abortion, IUD congenital abnormalities, incomparable
with life PR. Prom. These patients were analyzed in great details regarding history, clinical examination and
investigations. We used PGF2" extra amniotically. Results: All the patients expelled the fetus and placenta
safely with no adverse effects on mother. None of our patients required hysterectomy. Conclusion: It is highly
effective, simple safe and convenient method of midterm termination of pregnancies.