Vaginal Prostaglandin F2α Gel Before First Trimester Termination of Pregnancy

Summary: Tylose gel containing either 10 mg prostaglandin F2α or sterile water was inserted into the posterior vaginal fornix of 130 patients either 12 hours or 4 hours before suction curettage. No benefit in terms of cervical softening or blood loss was noted in patients who received the prostaglandin gel.