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Mifepristone for induction of labour

3 Jul 2009

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BACKGROUND: The steroid hormone, progesterone, inhibits contractions of the pregnant uterus at all gestations. Antiprogestins (including mifepristone) have been developed to antagonise the action of progesterone, and have a recognised role in medical termination of early or mid-trimester pregnancy. Animal studies have suggested that mifepristone may also have a role in inducing labour in late pregnancy....

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PMID: 19588336
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002865.pub2

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