Randomized Trial Comparing Misoprostol and Foley Bulb for Pregnancy Termination in the Second Trimester

Randomized Trial Comparing Misoprostol and Foley Bulb for Pregnancy Termination in the Second Trimester

The purpose of this study is to compare two methods of pregnancy termination on the time to delivery in the second trimester.

Medical termination in the second trimester is performed for many indications. Successful termination is dependant on ripening of the cervix prior to labor induction. Multiple methods of cervical ripening and labor induction have been used for pregnancy termination in the second trimester. These two methods have different mechanisms of action. This study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of these two methods.

Inclusion Criteria:

• indication for pregnancy termination, gestational age from 13-27 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• multiple gestation, previous uterine surgery, rupture of membranes, latex allergy