Comparison of Laminaria and Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Before Second Trimester Surgical Abortion
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study compares the effectiveness of cervical preparation before second trimester
abortion using laminaria versus vaginal Misoprostol.
The investigators hypothesize that medical preparation of the cervix with vaginal Misoprostol
is superior to mechanical preparation using laminaria.
The investigators believe that medical preparation makes the procedure easier to perform,
equally safe, without addition of pain or discomfort.