Comparison of Laminaria and Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Before Second Trimester Surgical Abortion

Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of cervical preparation before second trimester abortion using laminaria versus vaginal Misoprostol. The investigators hypothesize that medical preparation of the cervix with vaginal Misoprostol is superior to mechanical preparation using laminaria. The investigators believe that medical preparation makes the procedure easier to perform, equally safe, without addition of pain or discomfort.

Timeline

Start

2007-11

Primary completion

2010-06

Completion

2010-06

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.