The role of repeat misoprostol dose in the management of early pregnancy failure

Amihai Rottenstreich*, Gabriel Levin, Avi Ben Shushan, Simcha Yagel, Shay Porat

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Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to assess the role of repeat misoprostol administration in those with thickened endometrium in the management of early pregnancy failure (EPF). Methods: A retrospective cohort study in two university hospitals among women receiving misoprostol treatment for EPF. Those with thickened endometrium at the first follow-up visit, who received a repeat 800 µg dose of vaginal misoprostol in institution B and no treatment in institution A, constituted the study group. The primary outcome was treatment success, defined as complete uterine evacuation without the need for any operative intervention Results: Overall, 608 women with thickened endometrium as assessed by transvaginal ultrasonography 2 days following initial misoprostol administration for EPF were included. Of them, 427 did not receive repeat misoprostol dose, and 181 received repeat misoprostol dose. The rate of surgical intervention did not differ between those who received a repeat misoprostol dose (6.1%) and those who did not (4.3%) (P = 0.32). The median endometrial thickness was similar in those that did and did not require subsequent surgical intervention (P = 0.65), and was a poor predictor of treatment outcome. Conclusions: Repeat misoprostol administration among women with thickened endometrium following initial misoprostol administration for EPF was not associated with improved treatment success rates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1287-1293
Number of pages7
JournalArchives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Volume300
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Early pregnancy failure
  • Medical management
  • Misoprostol
  • Repeat dose
  • Retained products of conception
  • Thickened endometrium

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