Letrozole Pretreatment With Misoprostol fInduction of Abortion In First-Trimester Missed Miscarriage

Letrozole Pretreatment With Misoprostol for Induction of Abortion In First-Trimester Missed Miscarriage: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study compares the success rate of letrozole and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for medical termination of first trimester pregnancy.

According to the American college of obstetricians and gynecologists (2005), medical abortion is an acceptable alternative for surgical procedures in pregnant women with gestational age of less than 49 days based on the last menstrual period

Oral or vaginal misoprostol causes complete abortion in almost 85% of cases within seven days before the 12th week

letrozole administration with misoprostol raises the rate of complete abortion

Hypothesis:

In women with missed miscarriage in the first trimester undergoing induction of abortion pre-treatment with letrozole before misoprostol may lead to abortion rate similar to misoprostol alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gestational age less than 64 days gestation (<9 wks).
• Hemoglobin >10 g/dL.
• BMI between 18.5 kg/m2 and 25 kg/m2.
• Missed abortion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Molar pregnancy.
• Fibroid uterus.
• Uterine anomalies.
• Coagulopathy.
• Medical disorder that contraindicate induction of abortion (e.g. heart failure).
• Previous attempts for induction of abortion in the current pregnancy.
• Allergy to misoprostol or letrozole.