Dinoprostone Versus Misoprostol Vaginally for Inducing Labour in Prolonged Pregnancy

Objective: To evaluate cost effectiveness, efficacy and safety of dinoprostone versus Misoprostol for induction of labour in post-term pregnancy with correlation to maternal and fetal outcome. Subjects and Methods: A prospective randomized study was conducted on 50 pregnant women beyond 41 weeks received prostin and other 50 pregnant women also beyond 41 weeks gestation who received Misoprostol from BeniSuef University Hospital. Induction of labour for both groups was done. Results: There were significant difference between both groups as regards delivery induction interval, vaginal delivery, hyperstimulation, deceleration and meconium. Informed consent of the patients was taken. Conclusion: Prostin is better for induction of labour in women with prolonged pregnancies due to less maternal and neonatal complications.