This review assessed the efficacy and safety of pharmacologic agents (prostaglandins,
oxytocin, mifepristone, hyaluronidase, and nitric oxide donors) and mechanical methods …

Objective Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted to
summarize the evidence for the efficacy of various labor induction agents. However, the …

Background Trial and meta-analysis data revealed a reduction in time to delivery for Foley
and prostaglandins or Foley and oxytocin vs Foley alone. However, there are limited data for …

Currently, there is no meta-analysis comparing intravaginal misoprostol plus intracervical
Foley catheter versus intravaginal misoprostol alone for term pregnancy without identifying …

Evidence-Based Approaches to Labor Induction : Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
Evidence-Based Approaches to Labor Induction : Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey Log in or …

Objective: To compare the effect of misoprostol combined with a cervical single or double-
balloon catheter versus misoprostol alone for labor induction of singleton pregnancies with …

This chapter aims to provide an evidence-based approach to cervical-ripening methods and
induction of labor in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. We will review the …

Objective To compare the efficacy of single-versus double-balloon catheter (SBC vs. DBC)
for cervical ripening and labor induction with an unfavorable cervix. Methods Systematic …

Prostaglandins and intracervical catheters are similarly effective for cervical ripening and for
an induction of labour (IOL). Studies comparing the combined use with either method alone …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the induction of labor in term gravid women with cervical
dilation 2 cm or less and intact membranes by using oral misoprostol preceded by …