Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate promotes hyaluronic acid-induced cervical ripening in rabbits. (1/94)
Hyaluronic acid (HA) stimulates the synthesis of interleukin (IL) 8, while dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEA-S) induces the expression of IL-8 and its receptor in the human cervical fibroblast. This has led us to investigate the effect of DHEA-S on HA-induced cervical ripening. Experiments were performed in pregnant rabbits using vaginal suppositories containing 1 mg HA, 30 mg DHEA-S, 30 mg DHEA-S + 0.1 mg HA, 30 mg DHEA-S + 1 mg HA, and 500 microl Witepsol-50 base (control). The effects were evaluated by measuring collagenase, gelatinase and elastase activities, water content, neutrophil infiltration, relative collagen concentration and histological assessment. The activities of collagenase, gelatinase and elastase were significantly increased in rabbits treated with DHEA-S + 1 mg HA compared with rabbits treated with DHEA-S + 0.1 mg HA (P < 0.009, P < 0.001, P < 0.009 respectively). Water content was markedly increased in rabbits treated with DHEA-S + 1 mg HA compared with DHEA-S + 0.1 mg HA treatment (P < 0.05). Neutrophil infiltration was markedly increased, while relative collagen concentration was significantly decreased with DHEA-S + 1 mg HA compared with the DHEA-S + 0.1 mg HA approach (P < 0.001, P < 0.002). The histology of cervices treated with DHEA-S + 1 mg HA showed the density of collagen to be markedly decreased, and collagen fibres irregularly separated. Increased vascularity with massive dilatation of blood vessels was also observed in these rabbits. We conclude that DHEA-S upregulates the HA-induced cervical ripening process. (+info)Current trends in cervical ripening and labor induction. (2/94)
Labor is induced in more than 13 percent of deliveries in the United States. Postdate pregnancy is the most common indication. Oxytocin is the drug of choice for labor induction when the cervical examination shows that the cervix is favorable. The use of this agent requires experience and vigilant observation for uterine hyperstimulation, hypertonus or maternal fluid overload. In a patient whose cervix is unfavorable, the use of prostaglandin analogs for cervical ripening markedly enhances the success of inductions. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analog marketed as a gastrointestinal mucosal protective agent, is safe, efficacious and inexpensive for use in cervical ripening and labor induction. Further studies will better delineate its optimal use. Family physicians need to be familiar with the various methods of cervical ripening and labor induction. (+info)Nitric oxide donors stimulate prostaglandin F(2alpha) and inhibit thromboxane B(2) production in the human cervix during the first trimester of pregnancy. (3/94)
Nitric oxide (NO) donors are capable of ripening the human cervix during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to examine how NO donors may be involved in this process. Cervical biopsies were obtained from pregnant women randomized to receive isosorbide mononitrate (n = 10) or no treatment (n = 10) prior to suction termination. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were performed on culture supernatant for interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-15, tumour necrosis factor-alpha, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and prostaglandin metabolites. Immunohistochemistry was performed to localize these cytokines, cyclooxygenase (COX)-1, COX-2 and prostaglandin dehydrogenase in cervical tissue and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to identify COX-1 and COX-2 expression. Biopsies treated with the NO donor isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) produced significantly greater amounts of prostaglandin F(2alpha) in culture and lower amounts of thromboxane B(2) than controls (572.8 versus 34.9 pg/ml, P < 0.05; 53.3 pg/ml versus 530.9 pg/ml, P < 0.01 respectively). The release of other prostaglandins and of cytokines was not affected by treatment with NO. Inflammatory mediators were localized to cervical tissue and COX-1 and COX-2 expression was confirmed by RT-PCR. In conclusion, the mechanism of NO donor-induced cervical ripening during pregnancy may be mediated in part via increased prostaglandin F(2alpha) synthesis. (+info)Male and female isoenzymes of steroid 5alpha-reductase. (4/94)
There are two steroid 5alpha-reductase isoenzymes, designated type 1 and type 2, in mammals and recent experiments show that each plays a unique physiological role. In this article, the hypothesis is developed that the type 1 gene specifies a female isoenzyme, whereas the type 2 gene specifies a male isoenzyme. This idea results from the following observations. First, mutation of the 5alpha-reductase type 1 gene in mice affects reproduction in females by decreasing fecundity and blocking parturition, but has no effect on reproduction in males. Second, mutation of the 5alpha-reductase type 2 gene in mice and men prevents proper virilization but does not affect development or reproductive function in females. Analyses of these diverse phenotypes indicate that the isoenzymes catalyse both anabolic and catabolic reactions in steroid hormone metabolism. (+info)Human cervical ripening, an inflammatory process mediated by cytokines. (5/94)
An extensive remodelling process, referred to as cervical ripening, takes place in the cervical tissue during pregnancy and labour. It is recognized as softening and dilation of the cervical canal, and starts as a slow process during pregnancy, becoming rapid close to partum. In this study we focus on cytokines as possible mediators of this final remodelling. mRNA levels for interleukin (IL)-8, IL-6 and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) were upregulated in the ripe postpartum cervical tissue (n = 8) compared to the unripe state (n = 9). Likewise, released cytokine concentrations increased from non-pregnant (n = 11) to the term-pregnant group (n = 13) with a further increase at partum (n = 16). IL-8 concentrations increased 4-fold from non-pregnant to term-pregnant (P<0.01), and a further 10-fold to postpartum state (P<0.0001). Concentrations of IL-6 and G-CSF were similarly increased. Specific IL-8 immunostaining was identified in the epithelia of pregnant cervical tissue (n = 7) and was most pronounced in the epithelia and stroma of postpartum tissue (n = 4). In conclusion, IL-8, IL-6 and G-CSF increase in the human cervix during the ripening process, indicating their important role in the cervical remodelling. These data demonstrate that cervical ripening is similar to an inflammatory process. (+info)Studies of cervical ripening in pregnant rats: effects of various treatments. (6/94)
The exact mechanisms that regulate cervical softening or ripening during pregnancy are not completely understood. The aim of this study was to estimate the effects of various agents on cervical softening during pregnancy in rats. Cervical resistance was examined after treatment with nitric oxide (NO) donors and inhibitors and different hormonal agents. Cervical resistance was significantly reduced (P< 0.05) in rats treated with the NO donors: sodium nitroprusside, molsidomine and prostaglandin E(2). However, treatments with the NO synthase (NOS) inhibitors N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) and L-N(6)-1-iminoethyl-lysine (L-NIL), or the prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor, indomethacin, significantly increased resistance (P<0.05). The antiprogesterone, onapristone, reduced cervical resistance and its effects were only partially blocked by the progesterone agonist, promegestone. Relaxin reduced cervical resistance and NOS inhibitors partially blocked the effect of relaxin. These studies demonstrate that NO regulates cervical ripening. Relaxin also softens the cervix and may act by stimulating NO synthesis. Progesterone seems important in the control of cervical ripening, but its role appears complex. NO and prostaglandin pathways may independently control ripening by acting in parallel or synergistically. (+info)Prostaglandin E2 gel In ripening of cervix in induction of labour. (7/94)
A study was done in 75 patients who underwent induction of labour with Prostaglandin E2 gel. All these patients had an unripe cervix. The commonest indications were post-datism, intrauterine growth retardation and pregnancy-induced hypertension. All patients were primigravidas with singleton pregnancy and beyond 35 weeks of pregnancy. The mean Bishop score at the time of instillation was less than three. The improvement of another 2-3 points within six hours and by 7-8 points within 12 hours was found after instillation of the gel. 92% of the patients went into spontaneous labour and 8% required reinstillation. The incidence of failed induction was 1.33%. The mean duration of latent phase was 10.34 hours. Induction delivery time was 16.43 hours. 68.1% patients required augmentation of labour and 31.9% did not require augmentation of labour with oxytocin drip. The incidence of vaginal delivery was 81.33% and that of caesarean section was 17.33%. The commonest indication of caesarean section was foetal distress. (+info)The cervix as a predictor of preterm delivery in 'at-risk' women. (8/94)
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between ultrasound-determined cervical status and pregnancy outcome in women 'at-risk' of spontaneous preterm delivery. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study of 120 pregnant women considered to be 'at-risk' of spontaneous preterm delivery by their clinician. Transvaginal ultrasound of the cervix was used to assess overall cervical length, closed endocervical canal length, diameter and internal os dilatation in the second trimester. The main outcome measure was occurrence of spontaneous preterm birth (< 34 and < 37 weeks of gestation). RESULTS: The overall preterm delivery rate (< 37 weeks gestation) in these women was 35% (n = 42) with 20% (n = 24) delivering < 34 weeks gestation. Of the 71 women with a normal cervix, 8 (11%) delivered < 34 weeks, whereas of the 49 women with an abnormal cervix, 16 (33%) delivered < 34 weeks (RR 2.90; 95% CI 1.35-6.24). Using linear regression, closed endocervical canal length of < 21 mm before 20 weeks is associated with delivery < 34 weeks in 95% of women, and with delivery < 37 weeks in 95% of women if the canal length is < 33 mm. Logistic regression showed closed endocervical canal length to be the only significant factor in those women who delivered < 34 weeks after controlling for possible confounders. CONCLUSIONS: A strong relationship is demonstrated between cervical status and pregnancy outcome, particularly the cervical findings before 20 and 24 weeks of gestation. The length of the closed portion of the endocervical canal is the best predictor. A beneficial effect of this approach to 'at-risk' women is the reduction in unnecessary interventions in those with normal cervical findings. (+info)
Childbirth
Cervical ripening is the physical and chemical changes in the cervix to prepare it for the stretching that will take place as ... A scoring system called a Bishop score can be used to judge the degree of cervical ripening in order to predict the timing of ... There are several methods of inducing cervical ripening which will allow the uterine contractions to effectively dilate the ... Goldberg AE (2 March 2018). "Cervical Ripening". Medscape. Retrieved 10 May 2018. Kupferminc M, Lessing JB, Yaron Y, Peyser MR ...
Cervical dilation
PMID 16880321.[dead link] Tenore JL (May 2003). "Methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor". Am Fam Physician. 67 ( ... Other means of natural cervical ripening include nipple stimulation, which produces oxytocin, a hormone which is necessary for ... Prostaglandins (P2 and PGE2) contribute to cervical ripening and dilation. The body produces these hormones naturally. ... Rai, Jodie; James R. Schreiber (5 December 2007). "Cervical Ripening". EMedicine.com. WebMD. Retrieved 2008-05-04. American ...
Labor induction
Cook Medical Double Balloon known as the Cervical Ripening Balloon with Stylet for assisted placement is FDA approved. The ... Clark K, Ji H, Feltovich H, Janowski J, Carroll C, Chien EK (May 2006). "Mifepristone-induced cervical ripening: structural, ... Kelly AJ, Kavanagh J, Thomas J (2001). "Relaxin for cervical ripening and induction of labor". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 ... Josie L. Tenore: Methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor Archived 2008-05-16 at the Wayback Machine. American ...
Caesarean section
Additionally, results from a 2021 systematic review of the evidence on outpatient cervical ripening found that in women with ... Cervical Ripening in the Outpatient Setting. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare ... Some doctors believe that during a caesarean section, mechanical cervical dilation with a finger or forceps will prevent the ... Discouraged practices include manual cervical dilation, any subcutaneous drain, or supplemental oxygen therapy with intent to ...
Prostaglandin E2
In the setting of labor and delivery, cervical ripening (also known as cervical effacement) is a natural process that occurs ... Pharmacological methods are sometimes required to induce cervical ripening that does not occur naturally. The natural ripening ... PGE2 achieves cervical ripening and softening by stimulating uterine contractions as well as directly acting on the collagenase ... There are currently two formulations of PGE2 analog available for use in cervical ripening: Prepidil, a vaginal gel, and ...
Misoprostol
For cervical ripening in advance of endometrial biopsy to reduce the need for use of a tenaculum or cervical dilator.[citation ... It was not approved for use in the United States, and the US FDA still considers cervical ripening and labor induction to be ... All cervical ripening and induction agents can cause uterine hyperstimulation, which can negatively affect the blood supply to ... Wing DA, Rahall A, Jones MM, Goodwin TM, Paul RH (June 1995). "Misoprostol: an effective agent for cervical ripening and labor ...
Bishop score
Tenore J (2003). "Methods for cervical ripening and induction of labor". Am Fam Physician. 67 (10): 2123-8. PMID 12776961. ( ... Cervical dilation in centimeters Cervical effacement as a percentage Cervical consistency by provider assessment/judgement ... According to the Modified Bishop's pre-induction cervical scoring system, effacement has been replaced by cervical length in cm ... a Bishop score of 4 or less identifies an unfavorable cervix and may be an indication for cervical ripening." Excerpt From ...
Oenothera
Adair, C. (September 2000). "Cervical Ripening And Labor Induction Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Cervical Priming and Labor ... Tenore, Josie L. (15 May 2003). "Methods for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor". American Family Physician. 67 (10): ... The seeds ripen from late summer to fall. Oenothera are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, ...
Osmotic dilator
Gelber, Shari; Sciscione, Anthony (September 2006). "Mechanical methods of cervical ripening and labor induction". Clinical ... a process referred to as cervical preparation. Adequate cervical preparation is important prior to surgical abortions because ... The dilator is then grasped with a ring forceps and is placed into the cervix so that it spans both the internal cervical os ... A tenaculum may be placed on the anterior lip of the cervix to straighten the cervical canal and hold the cervix steady. Pain ...
Mifepristone
Use of mifepristone as a cervical ripening agent has been described. The medication has been studied as an antiandrogen in the ... "Mifepristone-induced cervical ripening: structural, biomechanical, and molecular events". Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 194 (5): 1391 ... cervical softening and dilatation, release of endogenous prostaglandins, and an increase in the sensitivity of the myometrium ... through 63 days gestational age Second trimester medication abortion when followed by a prostaglandin analog Cervical softening ...
Cervical effacement
... or cervical ripening refers to a thinning of the cervix. Cervical effacement is a component of the Bishop ... Effacement is accompanied by cervical dilation. Holcomb WL, Smeltzer JS (July 1991). "Cervical effacement: variation in belief ... "Cervical Ripening in the Outpatient Setting". AHRQ. doi:10.23970/ahrqepccer238. v t e (Childbirth, Midwifery, Obstetrics, All ... "Outpatient Cervical Ripening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Obstetrics & Gynecology. 137 (6): 1091-1101. doi:10.1097/ ...
Obstetrics
February 2005). "Pre-induction cervical ripening: transcervical foley catheter versus intravaginal misoprostol". Journal of ... This had some relevance to some conditions as menopause, uterine and cervical problems, and childbirth could leave the mother ... Induction may be achieved via several methods: Disturbance of cervical membranes Pessary of Prostin cream, prostaglandin E2 ... Intravaginal or oral administration of misoprostol Cervical insertion of a 30-mL Foley catheter Rupturing the amniotic ...
Chorioamnionitis
These substances promote uterine contractions and cervical ripening, causations of premature birth. The risk of developing ... Additional risk factors include: Fetal tachycardia Maternal leukocytosis (>15,000 cells/mm³) Purulent cervical drainage ...
Prelabor rupture of membranes
This breakdown results in prostaglandin production which stimulates uterine contractions and cervical ripening. MMPs are ... Cervical mucus can also make a pattern similar to ferning on a microscope slide, but it is usually patchy and with less ... Digital cervical exams, in which gloved fingers are inserted into the vagina to measure the cervix, are avoided until the women ... Like amniotic fluid, blood, semen, vaginal secretions in the presence of infection, soap, urine, and cervical mucus also have ...
Government Medical College, Aurangabad
"Comparative Study of Intra-cervical Foley's Catheter and PGE2 Gel for Pre-induction Ripening (Cervical)". The Journal of ...
Sexual activity during pregnancy
Sex During Pregnancy - March of Dimes "Superfetation: Pregnant while already pregnant". Methods for Cervical Ripening and ... the fetus is protected from sexual thrusting and unwanted semen by the amniotic fluid in the womb and by the cervical mucus ...
Prostaglandin E1
Chatsis, Verla; Frey, Nina (2018). Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labour: A Review of Clinical ...
Relaxin
In animals, relaxin widens the pubic bone and facilitates labor; it also softens the cervix (cervical ripening), and softens ...
Amnioinfusion
Are obstetric interventions such as cervical ripening, induction of labor, amnioinfusion, or amniotomy associated with ...
Ectopic pregnancy
March 2019). "Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cesarean Scar and Cervical Pregnancies Using a Cervical Ripening Double Balloon ... Kłyszejko C, Bogucki J, Kłyszejko D, Ilnicki W, Donotek S, Koźma J (January 1987). "[Cervical pregnancy in Asherman's syndrome ... Dicker D, Feldberg D, Samuel N, Goldman JA (January 1985). "Etiology of cervical pregnancy. Association with abortion, pelvic ... Transvaginal ultrasound examination is usually able to detect a cervical pregnancy. An ovarian pregnancy is differentiated from ...
Fred Mecklenburg
... vaginal administration of two different doses of misoprostol suppositories with continuous dinoprostone for cervical ripening ...
Ina May Gaskin
A Summary of Articles Published in English about Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Cervical Ripening or Induction of Labor, 2005-09-05 ...
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
DHEA-S is used as a pharmaceutical drug in Japan in the treatment of insufficient cervical ripening and cervical dilation ...
Forest Laboratories
... for the initiation and/or continuation of cervical ripening in certain patients Combunox (oxycodone/ibuprofen) for the short- ...
Vacuum aspiration
... as well as misoprostol the day before for cervical ripening which makes dilation of the cervix easier to perform. Procedural ... is injected in the form of a para-cervical block or intra-cervical injection into the cervix. The clinician may use instruments ... Allen RH, Goldberg AB (2016-04-01). "Cervical dilation before first-trimester surgical abortion (. ... vacuum aspiration may be used alone or with cervical dilation anytime in the first trimester (up to 12 weeks gestational age). ...
Abayomi Ajayi
A comparative study of Dilapan hygroscopic cervical dilator and Foley's catheter in pre-induction cervical ripening. Tropical ...
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
... activity with progesterone in vitro but no effect or increased myometrial activity with OHPC Prevention of cervical ripening ... In these women, if the transvaginal ultrasound cervical length shortens to < 24 weeks, cervical cerclage may be offered. In the ... including cervical length measurement and fibronectin testing. Reassuringly, our study suggests that progesterone is safe for ...
Ripe
German painter Cervical ripening, the softening of the cervix prior to the onset of labor Ripen (album), by Shawn McDonald, ... Ripe or RIPE may refer to: Ripening, the maturation process of fruit Ripeness in viticulture, the completion of the ripening ...
Vaginal flora in pregnancy
IL-8 which causes cervical ripening and can result in premature birth.[citation needed]When there are high bacterial counts in ...
Prasterone
... prasterone is used in Japan as an injection for the treatment of insufficient cervical ripening and cervical dilation during ...
MicroRNA
A significant number of cervical cancer samples were found to have downregulated expression of miR-506. Additionally, miR-506 ... "Deep sequencing of tomato short RNAs identifies microRNAs targeting genes involved in fruit ripening". Genome Research. 18 (10 ... Human neoplasias, including thyroid, prostatic, cervical, colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian carcinomas, show a strong increase ... "miR-506 acts as a tumor suppressor by directly targeting the hedgehog pathway transcription factor Gli3 in human cervical ...
Red-winged blackbird
It begins at the bladder, progresses to the upper back, and then to the cervical region. The earliest evidence of molting in ... Besser, Jerome F.; Brady, Daniel J. (1986). Bird Damage to Ripening Field Corn Increases in the United States from 1971 to 1981 ... De Grazio, John W.; Besser, Jerome F.; DeCino, Thomas J.; Guarino, Joseph L.; Schafer, Edward W. (1972). "Protecting Ripening ... "Use of 4-Aminopyridine to Protect Ripening Corn from Blackbirds". The Journal of Wildlife Management. 35 (3): 565-9. doi: ...
Foley catheter
In this procedure, the balloon is inserted behind the cervical wall and inflated, for example with 30-80 mL of saline. The ... control their bladder On patients who have severe skin impairment and/or breakdown A Foley catheter can also be used to ripen ...
List of Korean inventions and discoveries
Percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy Sang-Ho Lee of Wooridul Spine Hospital pioneered percutaneous endoscopic cervical ... and ripening fruit within an artificially heated environment, by utilizing ondol, the traditional Korean underfloor heating ...
Haematoxylin
... stain formulations can be broadly classified based on how the haematoxylin is oxidized (or ripened) and by choice ... notably in the PAP test used to detect cervical cancer. Principally used as a nuclear stain (to stain the cell nucleus), ...
Listeria monocytogenes
Lowry F (2008-05-15). "Live Listeria Vaccine Proves Safe Against End-Stage Cervical Ca in Human Trial". Ob. Gyn. News. 43 (10 ... particularly soft-ripened varieties), hard-boiled eggs, ice cream, raw vegetables, fermented raw-meat sausages, raw and cooked ... and intrauterine or cervical infections in pregnant women, which may result in spontaneous abortion (second to third trimester ... is under development as a possible treatment for cervical carcinoma. Researchers have found Listeria monocytogenes in at least ...
Dinoprostone Compared With Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening at Term
Misoprostol is a good option for cervical ripening for induction of labor and may be safer than once thought. ... Cite this: Dinoprostone Compared With Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening for Induction of Labor at Term - Medscape - Sep 01, ... Dinoprostone Compared With Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening for Induction of Labor at Term. ... have shown that misoprostol is a safe and effective cervical ripener for preinduction in term pregnancy. These reviews have ...
Cervical Ripening: Overview, Uterine Characteristics, Ripening of the Cervix
Evaluation of Cervical Ripening. A variety of techniques have been developed to quantify cervical ripening in order to predict ... Prior to cervical ripening, NOS activity is low and then increases at the time of labor, associated with cervical ripening. NOS ... Contraindications to Cervical Ripening. Contraindications to cervical ripening include, but are not limited to, the following: ... Summary of induction of cervical ripening. Induction of cervical ripening is critical to successful induction of labor in a ...
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Comparative Effects of Ballooning Intracervical Catheter and Prostaglandin Pessary on Cervical Ripening
Intra Cervical Foley Catheter Balloon vs Prostaglandin in Pre Induction Cervical Ripening. International Journal of Gynecology ... Foleys catheter for cervical ripening has been found as an alternative method to prostaglandins, as it has almost all the ... Indication for cervical ripening and induction of labor is listed on Table 5 commonest indication was pregnancy induced ... 30. Rix, P., Ladehoff, P., Moller, A.M., Tilma, K.A. and Zdravkovic, M. (1996) Cervical Ripening and Induction of Delivery by ...
Fetomaternal Outcome in Pregnancies with Previous Caseraean after Cervical Ripening with Foleys Catheter and Induction of...
One of the reasons for this is the caution that is to be used for use of prostaglandins in these patients for cervical ripening ... One of the methods is extra amniotic use of Foleys catheter for cervical ripening which may also induce labour. Methods: The ... Conclusion: The Foleys catheter is a safe, cheap and easy to use method of cervical ripening in pregnancies with previous LSCS ... 75 women who met the inclusion criteria were selected after consent was taken for cervical ripening and induction of labour. ...
ACOG: Outpatient Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheters - OPQIC
To evaluate whether outpatient cervical ripening with a balloon catheter results in a shorter amount of time in the labor and ... ACOG: Outpatient Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheters ACOG: Outpatient Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheters. Category: ... Outpatient balloon cervical ripening in low-risk patients is associated with a decreased amount of time from admission to labor ... Outpatient balloon cervical ripening is a safe alternative for low-risk patients and has the potential for significant benefits ...
Comparison of intracervical Foley catheter used alone or combined with a single dose of dinoprostone gel for cervical ripening:...
Thus, co-administering one dose of an intracervical PGE2 gel with Foley was superior to Foley alone for cervical ripening and ... What do the results of this study add? A combined method for cervical ripening using a single dose of intracervical ... Prostaglandins and intracervical catheters are similarly effective for cervical ripening and for an induction of labour (IOL). ... Comparison of intracervical Foley catheter used alone or combined with a single dose of dinoprostone gel for cervical ripening ...
Cervidil, Prepidil (dinoprostone) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more
Cervical Ripening. Cervidil: One insert in posterior fornix; remove at the onset of active labor or after 12 hr ... Indicated for initiation and/or continuation of cervical ripening in pregnant women at or near term in whom there is a medical ... It relaxes and softens your cervix (cervical ripening) to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery. HOW ... Prostaglandins can lead to raised intraocular pressure and constriction of pupils; consider non-prostaglandin cervical ripening ...
Comparative study on cervical ripening and labour induction with dinoprostone versus foley's catheter with extra amniotic...
Cervical ripening, Bishops score, Extra amniotic saline infusion, Labour induction, Prostaglandin E2 Abstract. Background: ... Chodankar R. Sood A. Gupta J. An overview of the past, current and future trends for cervical ripening in induction of labour. ... Comparative study on cervical ripening and labour induction with dinoprostone versus foleys catheter with extra amniotic ... Tabor B, Anderson J, Stettler B, Wetwiska T. Misoprostol Vs PGE2 gel for cervical ripening. Am J Obs Gynaeco1. 1995;172:425. ...
Facts about nipples: 16 interesting facts to know
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - NICHD
... neural regulation of pre-partum cervical ripening; comparative effectiveness of antibiotics for cesarean delivery; development ... If the cervix is not ready for labor, a health care provider may suggest one of the following steps to ripen the cervix:1,2 ... The body naturally makes these chemicals to ripen the cervix, but sometimes additional amounts are needed to help labor occur. ... Several weeks before labor begins, the cervix begins to soften (called "ripening"), thin out, and open to prepare for delivery ...
Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease
Hibbard JU, Shashoua A, Adamczyk C, Ismail M. Cervical ripening with prostaglandin gel and hygroscopic dilators. Infect Dis ... mechanical cervical ripening devices [108]) have been significantly associated with peripartum or perinatal infectious outcomes ... Because lower vaginal as opposed to cervical cultures are recommended, cultures should not be collected by speculum examination ...
Autochthonous Hepatitis E during Pregnancy, France - Volume 24, Number 8-August 2018 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal -...
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Biomarkers Search
Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour.. Hofmeyr GJ; Gülmezoglu AM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2003 ... 4. Intravaginal misoprostol as a cervical ripening agent.. Fletcher HM; Mitchell S; Simeon D; Frederick J; Brown D. Br J Obstet ... Misoprostol: an effective agent for cervical ripening and labor induction.. Wing DA; Rahall A; Jones MM; Goodwin TM; Paul RH. ... Randomized comparison of misoprostol and dinoprostone for preinduction cervical ripening and labor induction.. Chang CH; Chang ...
DailyMed - PREPIDIL- dinoprostone gel
... biochemical changes within the cervix during natural cervical ripening are similar to those following PGE2-induced ripening. ... With the doses of dinoprostone used for cervical ripening this effect has not been seen. In laboratory animals, and also in ... β-adrenergic drugs may be used as a treatment of hyperstimulation following the administration of PGE2 for cervical ripening. ... These changes, referred to as cervical ripening, occur spontaneously as the normal pregnancy progresses toward term and allow ...
Mifepristone for induction of labour | Cochrane
Clinical trials comparing mifepristone used for third trimester cervical ripening or labour induction with placebo/no treatment ... To determine the effects of mifepristone for third trimester cervical ripening or induction of labour. ... increased likelihood of cervical ripening at 72 hours (RR 2.13, 95% CI 1.15 to 3.97). Abnormal fetal heart rate patterns were ... this may justify future trials comparing mifepristone with the routine cervical ripening agents currently in use. There is ...
Frontiers | Potential of Endogenous Oxytocin in Endocrine Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19
Torkzahrani S, Ghobadi K, Heshmat R, Shakeri N, Jalali Aria K. Effect of Acupressure on Cervical Ripening. Iran Red Crescent ... anxiety and promoting cervix ripening via increasing oxytocin release (185, 186). Stimulation with acupuncture at SanyinJiao ... can increase the release of oxytocin and thus accelerate cervix ripening (187). Similarly, a combination of acupressure, ...
DHEA: MedlinePlus Supplements
Sasaki, K., Nakano, R., Kadoya, Y., Iwao, M., Shima, K., Sowa, M. Cervical ripening with dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate. Br J ... Mochizuki, M. and Maruo, T. Effect of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate on uterine cervical ripening in late pregnancy. Acta ... A study on the effect of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate on so-called cervical ripening. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1978;57:397- ... Long-term administration of intravaginal dehydroepiandrosterone on regression of low-grade cervical dysplasia--a pilot study. ...
Characterization of Tissue Structures by Polarized Light - Amir H. Gandjbakhche Lab | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National...
Publication Detail
These data suggest a potential contribution of E2 in cervical ripening.. PubMed ID: 33152143 ... Title: Effects of a gestational level of estradiol on cellular transition, migration, and inflammation in cervical epithelial ... High levels of E2 increase uterine contractions, promote fetal membrane weakening, and induce degradation of the cervical ... and cervical stromal cells (CSC) in vitro using immunocytochemical staining and Western blot analyses for EMT markers ( ...
"The Only People It Really Affects Are the People It Hurts": The Human Rights Consequences of Parental Notice of Abortion in...
Truehart, the delay meant she had to get "cervical ripening that she wouldnt have needed [otherwise]," which makes patients ... She needed cervical preparation and had to be out of house for a prolonged period of time. The cervical preparation made her ... She was in the second trimester of pregnancy, so she needed additional cervical dilation prior to the procedure.[120]. Other ...
Mohamed Bizi - Articles - Scientific Research Publishing
Ecm gel | Sigma-Aldrich
The leading cause of neonatal mortality, pre-term birth, is often caused by pre-mature ripening/opening of the uterine cervix. ... Although cervical fibroblasts play an important role in modulating the cervixs extracellular matrix (ECM) and mechanical ... Cellular Mechanics of Primary Human Cervical Fibroblasts: Influence of Progesterone and a Pro-inflammatory Cytokine. ...
Medical methods for first trimester abortion - PubMedCervix12
- Second, in preparation for labor and delivery, the cervix softens and becomes more distensible, a process called cervical ripening. (medscape.com)
- Cervical ripening refers to the softening of the cervix that typically begins prior to the onset of labor contractions and is necessary for cervical dilation and the passage of the fetus. (medscape.com)
- Together, these changes lead to softening of the cervix (ie, ripening). (medscape.com)
- With uterine contractions, the ripened cervix dilates as the presenting fetal part descends, leading to reorientation of the tissue fibers in the cervix in the direction of the stress. (medscape.com)
- Prostaglandins and intracervical balloon catheters used individually are similarly effective for ripening an unfavourable cervix prior to the induction of labour (IOL). (bvsalud.org)
- This observational study compares the effect of prostaglandin E 2 (PGE2) and extra amniotic saline infusion (EASI) for pre-labour ripening of unfavourable uterine cervix. (ijrcog.org)
- 6 ]. Trofatter in 1992 reported a decrease women who had a clinically unfavourable in induction failure when using a variety of cervix and indications for labour induction methods to ripen the cervix [ 7 ]. (who.int)
- 11. Preoperative ripening of the cervix before operative hysteroscopy. (nih.gov)
- 20. Comparison of intracervical and intravaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and labour induction in patients with an unfavourable cervix. (nih.gov)
- Post-term pregnancy is fairly common in obstetric practice and term.10,11 This method causes an increase in local PG production,12,13 is the most common indication for induction of labour.1-4 Recent which results in ripening of the cervix and ultimately brings about studies have shown that the risks to the fetus5,6 and to the mother7,8 spontaneous onset of labour. (who.int)
- While not completely understood, biochemical changes within the cervix during natural cervical ripening are similar to those following PGE 2 -induced ripening. (nih.gov)
- PREPIDIL Gel is indicated for ripening an unfavorable cervix in pregnant women at or near term with a medical or obstetrical need for labor induction. (nih.gov)
Catheter8
- One of the methods is extra amniotic use of Foleys catheter for cervical ripening which may also induce labour. (journalcra.com)
- Conclusion: The Foleys catheter is a safe, cheap and easy to use method of cervical ripening in pregnancies with previous LSCS. (journalcra.com)
- To evaluate whether outpatient cervical ripening with a balloon catheter results in a shorter amount of time in the labor and delivery unit when compared with use in the inpatient setting. (opqic.org)
- Comparison of intracervical Foley catheter used alone or combined with a single dose of dinoprostone gel for cervical ripening: a randomised study. (bvsalud.org)
- A combined method for cervical ripening using a single dose of intracervical dinoprostone gel ( PGE2 , 0.5 mg) coadministered with an intracervical Foley catheter was superior to Foley catheter alone. (bvsalud.org)
- Niromanesh S. Mosavi-Jarrahi A. Samkhaniani F. Intracervical Foley catheter balloon vs. prostaglandin in preinduction cervical ripening. (ijrcog.org)
- In addition, the use with previous caesarean section, ruptured of a cervical catheter has been shown ef- membranes, contraindications for vaginal fective for cervical priming and leads to a birth, suspected cephalopelvic dispropor- favourable outcome [ 9 ]. (who.int)
- Foley catheter to administration of prostaglandins (PG) and and affordable cervical ripening and medical induction agent. (who.int)
Labour10
- 75 women who met the inclusion criteria were selected after consent was taken for cervical ripening and induction of labour. (journalcra.com)
- Prostaglandins and intracervical catheters are similarly effective for cervical ripening and for an induction of labour (IOL). (bvsalud.org)
- Comparative Study of Intra-Vaginal Misoprostol with Intra-Cervical Dinoprostone Gel for Induction of Labour. (ijrcog.org)
- Chodankar R. Sood A. Gupta J. An overview of the past, current and future trends for cervical ripening in induction of labour. (ijrcog.org)
- 15. Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour. (nih.gov)
- This study assessed the efficacy of the two outpatient processes of single-dose 50 µg oral misoprostol (OM) and membrane sweeping (MS) on the outcome of labour induction and the possibility of reducing the need for hospital admission for cervical ripening/ labour induction in uncomplicated post-term singleton pregnancies at a tertiary health institution in south-western Nigeria. (who.int)
- MS involves digital separation of the fetal membranes from countries.2,4 However, the processes of cervical ripening and labour the lower segment of the uterus. (who.int)
- To determine the effects of mifepristone for third trimester cervical ripening or induction of labour. (cochrane.org)
- Clinical trials comparing mifepristone used for third trimester cervical ripening or labour induction with placebo/no treatment or other labour induction methods. (cochrane.org)
- The 4 W's of Acupuncture Cervical Ripening Birth Preparation and Labour Induction. (healthyseminars.com)
Prostaglandins5
- One of the reasons for this is the caution that is to be used for use of prostaglandins in these patients for cervical ripening. (journalcra.com)
- A few studies which have compared their found it to result in a shorter cervical ripening time and induction delivery interval (IDI) as compared to prostaglandins alone, though chorioamnionitis was a concern. (bvsalud.org)
- The combined methods for cervical ripening should be compared to individual methods in more women , and the combinations may explore the use of other single use prostaglandins like the dinoprostone vaginal insert or misoprostol tablets . (bvsalud.org)
- Prostaglandins in preinduction cervical ripening. (ijrcog.org)
- Patients were prostaglandins for cervical ripening admin- eligible for inclusion if they had a singleton istered by any route has been reported to pregnancy at term, vertex presentation, in- improve the rate of vaginal delivery and de- tact membranes, reassuring fetal heart crease the rate of caesarean section and in- tracings and Bishop score 5. (who.int)
Preinduction4
- Previously mentioned studies including a recent Cochrane review and 2 systematic reviews by Wing and Gaffaney [ 8 ] and Sanchez-Ramos and Kaunitz [ 16 ] have shown that misoprostol is a safe and effective cervical ripener for preinduction in term pregnancy. (medscape.com)
- 17. Randomized comparison of misoprostol and dinoprostone for preinduction cervical ripening and labor induction. (nih.gov)
- This activity may be responsible for the vomiting and/or diarrhea that is occasionally seen when dinoprostone is used for preinduction cervical ripening. (nih.gov)
- When PREPIDIL Gel was administered endocervically to women undergoing preinduction ripening, results from measurement of plasma levels of the metabolite 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGE 2 (DHK-PGE 2 ) showed that PGE 2 was relatively rapidly absorbed and the T max was 0.5 to 0.75 hours. (nih.gov)
Vaginal5
- 3. Sublingual versus vaginal misoprostol for cervical dilatation 1 or 3 h prior to surgical abortion: a double-blinded RCT. (nih.gov)
- 5. Cervical priming before diagnostic operative hysteroscopy in infertile women: a randomized, double-blind, controlled comparison of 2 vaginal misoprostol doses. (nih.gov)
- 9. Comparison of self-administered vaginal misoprostol versus placebo for cervical ripening prior to operative hysteroscopy using a sequential trial design. (nih.gov)
- 10. Vaginal misoprostol for pre-abortion cervical priming: is there an optimal evacuation time interval? (nih.gov)
- 14. Comparison of oral and vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening before evacuation of first trimester missed miscarriage. (nih.gov)
PGE22
- Thus, co-administering one dose of an intracervical PGE2 gel with Foley was superior to Foley alone for cervical ripening and IOL. (bvsalud.org)
- Tabor B, Anderson J, Stettler B, Wetwiska T. Misoprostol Vs PGE2 gel for cervical ripening. (ijrcog.org)
Misoprostol3
- 2. Misoprostol and estradiol to enhance visualization of the transformation zone during cervical cancer screening: An integrative review. (nih.gov)
- 4. Intravaginal misoprostol as a cervical ripening agent. (nih.gov)
- 13. Misoprostol: an effective agent for cervical ripening and labor induction. (nih.gov)
Cervidil1
- The provider orders dinoprostone (Cervidil) for cervical ripening. (onlinenursinganswers.com)
Dilation3
- These chemical and physical changes are required for cervical dilation, labor and delivery of a fetus. (medscape.com)
- Cervical dilation results from these processes plus uterine contractions. (medscape.com)
- In addition to an oxytocic effect, there is evidence suggesting that this agent has a local cervical effect in initiating softening, effacement, and dilation. (nih.gov)
Fetal1
- High levels of E2 increase uterine contractions, promote fetal membrane weakening, and induce degradation of the cervical extracellular matrix (ECM). (nih.gov)
Methods1
- There are alternate methods of cervical ripening well documented in literature. (journalcra.com)
Extracellular1
- Cervical ripening is associated with decreased collagen fiber alignment, decreased collagen fiber strength and diminished tensile strength of the extracellular cervical matrix. (medscape.com)
Endocervical1
- C14187 Bacteria C96388 NICHD Childhood Immunization Terminology C9039 Cervical Carcinoma Cervical Carcinoma A carcinoma arising from either the exocervical squamous epithelium or the endocervical glandular epithelium. (nih.gov)
Catheters1
- Randomized controlled trials that compared outpatient and inpatient cervical ripening with balloon catheters were included. (opqic.org)
Evacuation1
- These changes, referred to as cervical ripening, occur spontaneously as the normal pregnancy progresses toward term and allow evacuation of uterine contents by decreasing cervical resistance at the same time that myometrial activity increases. (nih.gov)
Foley1
- Dans un hôpital en Jordanie, 147 femmes dont le score de Bishop était inférieur ou égal à 5 ont été randomisées pour recevoir des ovules vaginaux de PGE de 3 mg (n = 75) ou une sonde de Foley intracervicale de 50 mL (n = 72). (who.int)
Patients2
- Outpatient balloon cervical ripening in low-risk patients is associated with a decreased amount of time from admission to labor and delivery until delivery by more than 7 hours and a significant 24% decreased risk of cesarean delivery. (opqic.org)
- Outpatient balloon cervical ripening is a safe alternative for low-risk patients and has the potential for significant benefits to patients, and labor and delivery units. (opqic.org)
Stromal1
- Effects of a gestational level of estradiol on cellular transition, migration, and inflammation in cervical epithelial and stromal cells. (nih.gov)
Onset1
- It changes little during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy until the onset of cervical ripening. (medscape.com)
Degradation1
- In summary, cervical ripening is the result of realignment of collagen, degradation of collagen cross-linking due to proteolytic enzymes. (medscape.com)
Labor3
- Hepatitis led to a cervical ripening and labor induction on the next day. (cdc.gov)
- These cervical changes can also be chemically induced ( LABOR, INDUCED ). (nih.gov)
- Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction and Augmentation, 5th Edition. (castbox.fm)
Oxytocin1
- She received 24 hours of therapy for cervical ripening and 48 hours of Pitocin (oxytocin) therapy. (onlinenursinganswers.com)
Uterus2
- According to the literature, cervical ripening is likely to result in pre-term changes in the uterus collagen structure. (nih.gov)
- Our hypothesis is that additional information, obtained from polarization images from the pre-term uterus can be used to predict cervical ripening and potentially diagnose pre-term birth. (nih.gov)
Biochemical1
- Cervical ripening results from a series of complex biochemical processes that ends with rearrangement and realignment of the collagen molecules. (medscape.com)
Verify1
- Verify cervical ripening prior to induction. (blogspot.com)
Collagen2
- The amount of dermatan sulfate decreases, leading to reduced bridging among the collagen fibers and a corresponding decrease in cervical firmness. (medscape.com)
- An associated change with the cervical ripening process is an increase in cervical decorin (dermatan sulfate proteoglycan 2), leading to collagen fiber separation. (medscape.com)
Women1
- The process of cervical ripening usually arous women. (who.int)
Effective1
- There is insufficient evidence to support a particular dose but a single dose of 200 mg mifepristone appears to be the lowest effective dose for cervical ripening (increased likelihood of cervical ripening at 72 hours (RR 2.13, 95% CI 1.15 to 3.97). (cochrane.org)
Future1
- therefore, this may justify future trials comparing mifepristone with the routine cervical ripening agents currently in use. (cochrane.org)
