Efficacy of different methods of induction of labour at JPMC, Karachi

Induction of labour was carried out in 146 patients, 58 [39.73%] primigravidae and 88 [60.27%] multigravidae. The methods used were PGE pessaries in 56 [38.36%] cases, I/V infusion of syntocinon in 54 [36.98%]; extra amniotic Foley's catheter and syntocinon infusion in 8 [5.48%] and ARM followed by syntocinon infusion in 28 [19.18%] cases. Common indications were hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in 40 [27.39%] women and postmaturity in 27 [19.86%] cases. Induction of labour was successful in 117 [80.13%] patients with prostin pessary insertion being the most effective method-success rate [85.71%]